December weather forecast
Holyoke, MN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Holyoke, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and an average low of 10.4°F (-12°C).

Temperature

Transition from November to December is accompanied by a temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a cold 35.8°F (2.1°C) to a freezing cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C). Holyoke's temperature drops to an average low of 10.4°F (-12°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Holyoke, in December, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Holyoke, Minnesota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.8 days and collects up to 22.87" (581mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 17.1 days and typically aggregates up to 7.6" (193mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Holyoke, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:32 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2.8h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Holyoke?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and a low-temperature of 10.4°F (-12°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 89%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Holyoke, Minnesota, during December, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 17.1 days and accumulates 7.6" (193mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Holyoke, during December, snow falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.6" (193mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Holyoke?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:32 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 2.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Holyoke, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Holyoke, MN

Average temperature in December - Holyoke, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 21.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Holyoke, MN

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Holyoke, MN

Average wind speed in December - Holyoke, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

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
Holyoke, MN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Holyoke, MN

Average rainfall in December - Holyoke, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Holyoke, MN

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Holyoke, MN

Average snowfall in December - Holyoke, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.6").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Holyoke, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Holyoke, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Holyoke, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Holyoke, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Holyoke, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Holyoke, MN

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

Average cloud cover in December
Holyoke, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Holyoke, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Holyoke, MN

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

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

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