December weather forecast
Nielsville, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Nielsville, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 19.9°F (-6.7°C) and 8.6°F (-13°C).

Temperature

Nielsville in December sees a clear temperature decline, with average high-temperatures decreasing from an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 19.9°F (-6.7°C). December brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 8.6°F (-13°C).

Humidity

In Nielsville, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In Nielsville, in December, it is raining for 3.1 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 103 rainfall days, and 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 14.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.4h.

UV index

January, 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 threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Nielsville?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 19.9°F (-6.7°C) and 8.6°F (-13°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Nielsville, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 14.6 days and accumulates 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Nielsville, in December, during 14.6 snowfall days, 4.53" (115mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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 Nielsville have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Nielsville have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Nielsville, MN

Average temperature in December - Nielsville, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 19.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 8.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Nielsville, MN

Average pressure in December - Nielsville, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Nielsville, MN

Average wind speed in December - Nielsville, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Nielsville, MN

Average humidity in December - Nielsville, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (61%).

Average rainfall in December
Nielsville, MN

Average rainfall in December - Nielsville, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Nielsville, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Nielsville, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Nielsville, MN

Average snowfall in December - Nielsville, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.53"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Nielsville, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Nielsville, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Nielsville, 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: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Nielsville, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Nielsville, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Nielsville, MN

Average UV index in December - Nielsville, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Nielsville, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Nielsville, 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 25).

Average visibility in December
Nielsville, MN

Average visibility in December - Nielsville, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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, March and December (5mi).

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