December weather forecast
Mentor, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Mentor, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 18.5°F (-7.5°C) and an average low of 7.5°F (-13.6°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Mentor experiences a noticeable temperature shift, with the average high-temperature receding from a cold 34.7°F (1.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 18.5°F (-7.5°C). An average low-temperature of 7.5°F (-13.6°C) marks the nights throughout December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 90%.

Rainfall

In Mentor, Minnesota, in December, it is raining for 2.4 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Mentor, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104 days and collects up to 18.03" (458mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Mentor. Snow falls for 15.6 days and accumulates 5.35" (136mm) 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 7:52 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, in Mentor, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 2.9h.

UV index

January, February, 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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Mentor?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Mentor, is 18.5°F (-7.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 7.5°F (-13.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mentor?

In Mentor, Minnesota, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.

How many days does it rain in December in Mentor?

In December, in Mentor, the rain falls for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Mentor?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 15.6 days and accumulates 5.35" (136mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Mentor?

In Mentor, in December, during 15.6 snowfall days, 5.35" (136mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mentor?

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

How many hours of daylight does Mentor have in December?

In December, the average day length in Mentor is 8h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Mentor?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mentor, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mentor?

In Mentor, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.9h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Mentor?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mentor, MN

Average temperature in December - Mentor, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 18.5°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0°F).

Average pressure in December
Mentor, MN

Average pressure in December - Mentor, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mentor, MN

Average wind speed in December - Mentor, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Mentor, MN

Average humidity in December - Mentor, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (65%).

Average rainfall in December
Mentor, MN

Average rainfall in December - Mentor, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Mentor, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Mentor, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mentor, MN

Average snowfall in December - Mentor, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mentor, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Mentor, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mentor, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mentor, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Mentor, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Mentor, MN

Average UV index in December - Mentor, 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
Mentor, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Mentor, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Mentor, MN

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

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

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