December weather forecast
Falcon Heights, MN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Falcon Heights, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 14.9°F (-9.5°C) and 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December is characterized by a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, reducing from an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C) to a subzero cold 25.3°F (-3.7°C). During December, the nighttime temperature averages to 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Falcon Heights is 88%.

Rainfall

In Falcon Heights, Minnesota, during December, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. In Falcon Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.5 days and collects up to 21.81" (554mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Falcon Heights. In Falcon Heights, in December, snow falls for 11.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.65" (118mm) of snow. In Falcon Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 57.2 days and aggregates up to 23.15" (588mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, in Falcon Heights, Minnesota, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Falcon Heights is 3.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Falcon Heights, Minnesota, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Falcon Heights in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Falcon Heights, Minnesota, are 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and 14.9°F (-9.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Falcon Heights?

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

How much does it rain in Falcon Heights in December?

In Falcon Heights, during December, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Falcon Heights?

In Falcon Heights, Minnesota, in December, snow falls for 11.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.65" (118mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Falcon Heights?

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Falcon Heights.

How many hours of daylight does Falcon Heights have in December?

In December, the average day length in Falcon Heights is 8h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Falcon Heights?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Falcon Heights have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Falcon Heights is 3.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Falcon Heights?

The months with the lowest UV index in Falcon Heights are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Falcon Heights?

In Falcon Heights, Minnesota, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Falcon Heights, MN

Average temperature in December - Falcon Heights, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Falcon Heights, MN

Average pressure in December - Falcon Heights, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Falcon Heights, MN

Average wind speed in December - Falcon Heights, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Falcon Heights, MN

Average humidity in December - Falcon Heights, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Falcon Heights, MN

Average rainfall in December - Falcon Heights, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Falcon Heights, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Falcon Heights, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Falcon Heights, MN

Average snowfall in December - Falcon Heights, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Falcon Heights, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Falcon Heights, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Falcon Heights, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Falcon Heights, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Falcon Heights, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Falcon Heights, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Falcon Heights, MN

Average UV index in December - Falcon Heights, MN
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Falcon Heights, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Falcon Heights, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Falcon Heights, MN

Average visibility in December - Falcon Heights, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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