December weather forecast
Kettle River, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Kettle River, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

Temperature

Kettle River's transition into December marks a considerable drop in the average high-temperature, moving down from an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C) in November to a subzero cold 22.1°F (-5.5°C). Kettle River experiences an average low-temperature reading of 11.3°F (-11.5°C) throughout December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Kettle River, in December, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Kettle River, during the entire year, the rain falls for 114 days and collects up to 20.08" (510mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 15.9 days and accumulates 6.46" (164mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:34 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Kettle River, the average sunshine in December is 2.8h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Kettle River, 22.1°F (-5.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 11.3°F (-11.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Kettle River, Minnesota, in December, during 3 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 15.9 days and accumulates 6.46" (164mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Kettle River, during December, snow falls for 15.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.46" (164mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Kettle River?

In Kettle River, the average day length in December is 8h and 39min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:34 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Kettle River?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Kettle River, MN

Average temperature in December - Kettle River, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 22.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Kettle River, MN

Average pressure in December - Kettle River, 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
Kettle River, MN

Average wind speed in December - Kettle River, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Kettle River, MN

Average humidity in December - Kettle River, 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
Kettle River, MN

Average rainfall in December - Kettle River, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Kettle River, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Kettle River, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kettle River, MN

Average snowfall in December - Kettle River, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kettle River, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Kettle River, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kettle River, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kettle River, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kettle River, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Kettle River, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Kettle River, MN

Average UV index in December - Kettle River, 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
Kettle River, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Kettle River, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 71

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
Kettle River, MN

Average visibility in December - Kettle River, 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, March and December (4mi).

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