December weather forecast
Hanska, MN

Share

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hanska, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 15.4°F (-9.2°C) and an average high of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Temperature

December's onset witnesses a marked shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C) in November to a subzero cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C). Hanska observes an average low-temperature of 15.4°F (-9.2°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In Hanska, during December, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 86.7 rainfall days, and 8.78" (223mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Hanska, in December, during 9 snowfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Hanska, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.2 days and aggregates up to 5.63" (143mm) of snow.

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 7:33 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, in Hanska, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4h.

UV index

February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Hanska, records 26.4°F (-3.1°C), while the low-temperature is 15.4°F (-9.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Hanska, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Hanska, in December, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, in Hanska, Minnesota, it is snowing for 9 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is 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 in Hanska.

How many hours of daylight does Hanska have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hanska have in December?

In Hanska, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Hanska, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Hanska, MN

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Hanska, MN

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hanska, MN

Average wind speed in December - Hanska, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

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 (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Hanska, MN

Average humidity in December - Hanska, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Hanska, MN

Average rainfall in December - Hanska, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Hanska, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Hanska, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hanska, MN

Average snowfall in December - Hanska, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hanska, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Hanska, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hanska, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Hanska, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January, October and November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Hanska, MN

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Hanska, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Hanska, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Hanska, MN

Average visibility in December - Hanska, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

Hanska, Minnesota, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location