December weather forecast
Markham, MN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Markham, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.6°F (-6.9°C) and 8.2°F (-13.2°C).

Temperature

With December's arrival, Markham sees a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a cold 33.3°F (0.7°C) in November to a freezing cold 19.6°F (-6.9°C). Throughout the nights in December, Markham experiences an average low-temperature of 8.2°F (-13.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Markham, in December, it is raining for 2.8 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Markham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.3 days and collects up to 17.87" (454mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. 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.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:28 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2.3h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Markham, 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 Markham, the average relative humidity in December is 92%.

How many days does it rain in December in Markham?

In Markham, during December, the rain falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 17.4 days and accumulates 7.05" (179mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

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

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Markham have in December?

In Markham, the average day length in December is 8h and 33min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Markham?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:28 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Markham, MN

Average temperature in December - Markham, 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
Markham, MN

Average pressure in December - Markham, 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
Markham, MN

Average wind speed in December - Markham, 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
Markham, MN

Average humidity in December - Markham, 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
Markham, MN

Average rainfall in December - Markham, 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
Markham, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Markham, 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
Markham, MN

Average snowfall in December - Markham, 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
Markham, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Markham, 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
Markham, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Markham, 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
Markham, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Markham, 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
Markham, MN

Average UV index in December - Markham, 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
Markham, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Markham, 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
Markham, MN

Average visibility in December - Markham, 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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