December weather forecast
Jackson, MN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Jackson, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.6°F (-3°C) and 15.8°F (-9°C).

Temperature

The start of December brings a distinct shift in the average high-temperature, dropping from November's cold 41.5°F (5.3°C) to a subzero cold 26.6°F (-3°C). An average temperature of 15.8°F (-9°C) marks the nights in December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Jackson, in December, during 4.2 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130.1 rainfall days, and 25.47" (647mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 4.57" (116mm) of snow is accumulated. In Jackson, Minnesota, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.1 days and aggregates up to 26.14" (664mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.

UV index

In Jackson, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Jackson, in December, the average high-temperature is 26.6°F (-3°C), and the average low-temperature is 15.8°F (-9°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in Jackson in December?

In Jackson, in December, during 4.2 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Jackson, in December, during 11.2 snowfall days, 4.57" (116mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Jackson have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Jackson, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Jackson, MN

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Jackson, MN

Average wind speed in December - Jackson, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Jackson, MN

Average humidity in December - Jackson, 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
Jackson, MN

Average rainfall in December - Jackson, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
Jackson, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Jackson, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Jackson, MN

Average snowfall in December - Jackson, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Jackson, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Jackson, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Jackson, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

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 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Jackson, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Jackson, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Jackson, MN

Average UV index in December - Jackson, MN
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Jackson, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Jackson, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Jackson, MN

Average visibility in December - Jackson, 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).

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