December weather forecast
Garfield, MN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Garfield, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 12.6°F (-10.8°C) and 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

Temperature

In Garfield, the onset of December is marked by a decreased average high-temperature, declining from November's wintry 37.4°F (3°C) to a subzero cold 22.3°F (-5.4°C). Garfield usually reports an average low-temperature of 12.6°F (-10.8°C) during the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In Garfield, during December, the rain falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 108.9 rainfall days, and 19.65" (499mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 12.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Garfield is 3.3h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Garfield, is 22.3°F (-5.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Garfield, in December, it is raining for 2.7 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 12.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 12.2 days. Throughout December, 4.41" (112mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Garfield have in December?

In Garfield, the average day length in December is 8h and 43min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Garfield have in December?

In Garfield, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Garfield, MN

Average temperature in December - Garfield, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 22.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Garfield, MN

Average pressure in December - Garfield, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Garfield, MN

Average wind speed in December - Garfield, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Garfield, MN

Average humidity in December - Garfield, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Garfield, MN

Average rainfall in December - Garfield, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Garfield, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Garfield, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Garfield, MN

Average snowfall in December - Garfield, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.41"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Garfield, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Garfield, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Garfield, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Garfield, MN

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Garfield, MN

Average UV index in December - Garfield, MN
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Garfield, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Garfield, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Garfield, MN

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

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).

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