December weather forecast
Hawley, MN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hawley, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and an average low of 10°F (-12.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December is marked by a notable decrease in high-temperatures, falling from a cold 36°F (2.2°C) in November to a subzero cold 20.5°F (-6.4°C). An average minimum temperature of 10°F (-12.2°C) is recorded during the month of December.

Humidity

In Hawley, Minnesota, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In Hawley, in December, during 2.3 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hawley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 110.6 days and collects up to 19.17" (487mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 18.6 days and accumulates 5.43" (138mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Hawley, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.1h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature in Hawley during December is 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and the low-temperature is 10°F (-12.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

How many days does it rain in December in Hawley?

In Hawley, Minnesota, in December, it is raining for 2.3 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 18.6 days and typically aggregates up to 5.43" (138mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Hawley, in December, during 18.6 snowfall days, 5.43" (138mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hawley?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 36min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average temperature in December
Hawley, MN

Average temperature in December - Hawley, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10°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 (1.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Hawley, MN

Average pressure in December - Hawley, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hawley, MN

Average wind speed in December - Hawley, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

Average humidity in December
Hawley, MN

Average humidity in December - Hawley, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and September (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Hawley, MN

Average rainfall in December - Hawley, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Hawley, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Hawley, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hawley, MN

Average snowfall in December - Hawley, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hawley, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Hawley, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hawley, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Hawley, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Hawley, MN

Average UV index in December - Hawley, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Hawley, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Hawley, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Hawley, MN

Average visibility in December - Hawley, 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 and February (4mi).

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