December weather forecast
Hinckley, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Hinckley, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and 12.2°F (-11°C).

Temperature

In Hinckley, the onset of December is marked by a decreased average high-temperature, declining from November's icy 37.6°F (3.1°C) to a subzero cold 22.8°F (-5.1°C). Hinckley records an average low-temperature of 12.2°F (-11°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In Hinckley, in December, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 120.5 rainfall days, and 20.67" (525mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 16.5 days and typically aggregates up to 6.69" (170mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Hinckley, in December, the average high-temperature is 22.8°F (-5.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 12.2°F (-11°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Hinckley, in December, during 3.3 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 16.5 days and typically aggregates up to 6.69" (170mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 16.5 days. Throughout December, 6.69" (170mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Hinckley?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hinckley have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Hinckley?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Hinckley, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hinckley, MN

Average temperature in December - Hinckley, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 22.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Hinckley, MN

Average pressure in December - Hinckley, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hinckley, MN

Average wind speed in December - Hinckley, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Hinckley, MN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Hinckley, MN

Average rainfall in December - Hinckley, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Hinckley, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Hinckley, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hinckley, MN

Average snowfall in December - Hinckley, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hinckley, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Hinckley, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.5 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
Hinckley, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hinckley, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hinckley, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Hinckley, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Hinckley, MN

Average UV index in December - Hinckley, 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
Hinckley, MN

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Hinckley, MN

Average visibility in December - Hinckley, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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