December weather forecast
North Branch, MN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in North Branch, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 14°F (-10°C) and an average high of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Temperature

North Branch's transition into December is marked by a distinct drop in the average high-temperature, reducing from a cold 38.8°F (3.8°C) in November to a freezing cold 24.1°F (-4.4°C). Throughout the nights in December, North Branch experiences an average low-temperature of 14°F (-10°C).

Humidity

In North Branch, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In North Branch, in December, it is raining for 3.4 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in North Branch, there are 112.4 rainfall days, and 21.02" (534mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in North Branch. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13 days and accumulates 5.51" (140mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in North Branch, Minnesota, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in North Branch, Minnesota, is 3.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in North Branch are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in North Branch in December?

In North Branch, 24.1°F (-4.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 14°F (-10°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in North Branch?

In December, the average relative humidity in North Branch is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December in North Branch?

In North Branch, in December, during 3.4 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in North Branch?

The month with the most snowfall in North Branch is December, when snow falls for 13 days and typically aggregates up to 5.51" (140mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in North Branch?

In North Branch, in December, snow falls for 13 days, with typically accumulated 5.51" (140mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in North Branch?

December has the shortest days of the year in North Branch, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in North Branch?

The average day length in December is 8h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in North Branch?

On the first day of December in North Branch, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does North Branch have in December?

In North Branch, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in North Branch?

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

How high is the UV index in December in North Branch?

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

Average temperature in December - North Branch, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 24.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

Average pressure in December
North Branch, MN

Average pressure in December - North Branch, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
North Branch, MN

Average wind speed in December - North Branch, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
North Branch, MN

Average humidity in December - North Branch, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in December
North Branch, MN

Average rainfall in December - North Branch, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
North Branch, MN

Average rainfall days in December - North Branch, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
North Branch, MN

Average snowfall in December - North Branch, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.51").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
North Branch, MN

Average snowfall days in December - North Branch, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
North Branch, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - North Branch, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
North Branch, MN

Average sunshine days in December - North Branch, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
North Branch, MN

Average UV index in December - North Branch, 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
North Branch, MN

Average cloud cover in December - North Branch, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
North Branch, MN

Average visibility in December - North Branch, 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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