Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
A clear decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, decreasing from a wintry 40.3°F (4.6°C) in November to a freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C). Throughout December, Hastings witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 15.3°F (-9.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 88%.Rainfall
In Hastings, in December, during 4.2 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 126.4 rainfall days, and 22.28" (566mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hastings, during December, snow falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 54.8 snowfall days, and 18.23" (463mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.
Sunshine
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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Hastings, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 15.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Hastings, 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
Hastings, MN
- Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Hastings, MN
- Average humidity in December: 88%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Hastings, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").
Average rainfall days in December
Hastings, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Hastings, MN
- Average snowfall in December: 3.46"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Hastings, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hastings, 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: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Hastings, 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 days).
Average UV index in December
Hastings, 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
Hastings, 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 August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Hastings, 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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