December weather forecast
Frontenac, MN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Frontenac, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 15.3°F (-9.3°C) and max 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Temperature

As Frontenac welcomes December, there is a noticeable shift in the average high-temperature, dropping from November's icy 41.2°F (5.1°C) to a subzero cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C). The average temperature during December nights dips to 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

In Frontenac, during December, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 129.5 rainfall days, and 25.2" (640mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Frontenac, in December, during 11.4 snowfall days, 3.82" (97mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 54.2 snowfall days, and 21.26" (540mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Frontenac, is 26.4°F (-3.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Frontenac, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December in Frontenac?

In Frontenac, in December, during 4.8 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Frontenac, in December, during 11.4 snowfall days, 3.82" (97mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Frontenac, Minnesota, the average day length in December is 8h and 54min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Frontenac have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average sunshine
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Average temperature in December
Frontenac, MN

Average temperature in December - Frontenac, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Frontenac, MN

Average pressure in December - Frontenac, 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
Frontenac, MN

Average wind speed in December - Frontenac, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Frontenac, MN

Average humidity in December - Frontenac, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Frontenac, MN

Average rainfall in December - Frontenac, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Frontenac, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Frontenac, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Frontenac, MN

Average snowfall in December - Frontenac, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.82"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Frontenac, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Frontenac, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Frontenac, MN

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Frontenac, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Frontenac, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Frontenac, MN

Average UV index in December - Frontenac, 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
Frontenac, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Frontenac, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Frontenac, MN

Average visibility in December - Frontenac, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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