Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December brings with it a considerable temperature decrease, with average high-temperatures dropping from November's cold 40.1°F (4.5°C) to a freezing cold 25.3°F (-3.7°C). An average nighttime temperature of 15.3°F (-9.3°C) is witnessed throughout December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 103.9 rainfall days, and 12.4" (315mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Minnetonka, in December, snow falls for 11.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.09" (53mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 55.7 snowfall days, and 11.61" (295mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, in Minnetonka, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3.3h.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Minnetonka, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 25.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 15.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Minnetonka, MN
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Minnetonka, MN
- Average wind speed in December: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Minnetonka, MN
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Minnetonka, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 0.55"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").
Average rainfall days in December
Minnetonka, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Minnetonka, MN
- Average snowfall in December: 2.09"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Minnetonka, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Minnetonka, MN
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Minnetonka, MN
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Minnetonka, MN
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and 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
Minnetonka, MN
- Average cloud cover in December: 65
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Minnetonka, MN
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
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