December weather forecast
Makinen, MN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Makinen, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 8.2°F (-13.2°C) and 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

Temperature

Onset of December witnesses a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a wintry 33.3°F (0.7°C) in November to a subzero cold 19.6°F (-6.9°C). Makinen registers a consistent average low-temperature of 8.2°F (-13.2°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Makinen, Minnesota, is 92%.

Rainfall

In Makinen, in December, it is raining for 2.8 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Makinen, there are 100.3 rainfall days, and 17.87" (454mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Makinen. Snow falls for 17.4 days and accumulates 7.05" (179mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Makinen, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:29 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Makinen are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Makinen?

The high-temperature, in December, in Makinen, records 19.6°F (-6.9°C), while the low-temperature is 8.2°F (-13.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Makinen?

The average relative humidity in December in Makinen, Minnesota, is 92%.

How much does it rain in Makinen in December?

In December, the rain falls for 2.8 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Makinen?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 17.4 days and typically aggregates up to 7.05" (179mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Makinen in December?

In Makinen, in December, snow falls for 17.4 days, with typically accumulated 7.05" (179mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Makinen?

The month with the shortest days in Makinen, Minnesota, is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Makinen have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Makinen?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, in Makinen, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:29 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Makinen?

In Makinen, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.3h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Makinen?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Makinen is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Makinen, MN

Average temperature in December - Makinen, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 19.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 8.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0°F).

Average pressure in December
Makinen, MN

Average pressure in December - Makinen, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"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
Makinen, MN

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Makinen, MN

Average humidity in December - Makinen, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 92%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Makinen, MN

Average rainfall in December - Makinen, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
Makinen, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Makinen, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Makinen, MN

Average snowfall in December - Makinen, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.05").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Makinen, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Makinen, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Makinen, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 2min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Makinen, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Makinen, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Makinen, MN

Average UV index in December - Makinen, MN
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Makinen, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Makinen, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 77

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 80).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Makinen, MN

Average visibility in December - Makinen, 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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