December weather forecast
Mound, MN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mound, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and an average low of 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature exhibits a considerable decrease in December, dropping from an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C) in November to a subzero cold 25.2°F (-3.8°C). Mound, in December, witnesses an average low-temperature of 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In Mound, in December, it is raining for 2.7 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Mound, during the entire year, the rain falls for 99.9 days and collects up to 11.65" (296mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Mound, in December, during 11.2 snowfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 50.7 snowfall days, and 10.67" (271mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Mound, the average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, Mound experiences an average high-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and a low-temperature of 15.3°F (-9.3°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Mound, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 2.7 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Mound have in December?

In Mound, the average day length in December is 8h and 51min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Mound have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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 reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Mound, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Mound, MN

Average pressure in December - Mound, 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
Mound, MN

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Mound, MN

Average humidity in December - Mound, 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 and May (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Mound, MN

Average rainfall in December - Mound, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Mound, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Mound, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mound, MN

Average snowfall in December - Mound, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mound, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Mound, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mound, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mound, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Mound, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Mound, MN

Average UV index in December - Mound, 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
Mound, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Mound, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Mound, MN

Average visibility in December - Mound, 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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