December weather forecast
Glenwood, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Glenwood, Minnesota, with an average temperature ranging between min 12.2°F (-11°C) and max 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

Temperature

As December arrives, Glenwood's weather displays a notable decrease in high-temperatures, falling from November's icy 38.1°F (3.4°C) to a subzero cold 22.3°F (-5.4°C). In December, Glenwood encounters an average low-temperature of 12.2°F (-11°C) during the night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

In Glenwood, in December, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Glenwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 98.2 days and collects up to 15.63" (397mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall in Glenwood. Snow falls for 11.1 days and accumulates 3.31" (84mm) 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 7:42 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Glenwood, the average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

Glenwood in December has an average high-temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 12.2°F (-11°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December in Glenwood?

In Glenwood, in December, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Glenwood?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.1 days and accumulates 3.31" (84mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Glenwood, in December, during 11.1 snowfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

What is the month with 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 reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Glenwood, MN

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Glenwood, MN

Average pressure in December - Glenwood, 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
Glenwood, MN

Average wind speed in December - Glenwood, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Glenwood, MN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Glenwood, MN

Average rainfall in December - Glenwood, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.64").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Glenwood, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Glenwood, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Glenwood, MN

Average snowfall in December - Glenwood, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Glenwood, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Glenwood, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Glenwood, 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 3min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Glenwood, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Glenwood, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Glenwood, MN

Average UV index in December - Glenwood, 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
Glenwood, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Glenwood, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Glenwood, MN

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

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

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