December weather forecast
North Mankato, MN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in North Mankato, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 15.3°F (-9.3°C) and an average high of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December is marked by a notable decrease in high-temperatures, falling from an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C) in November to a freezing cold 26.2°F (-3.2°C). North Mankato's nighttime temperature in December drops to an average of 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 124.9 rainfall days, and 23.11" (587mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 12 days and typically aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.8h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and 15.3°F (-9.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How much does it rain in December?

In North Mankato, during December, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12 days and accumulates 4.33" (110mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In North Mankato, in December, snow falls for 12 days, with typically accumulated 4.33" (110mm) of snow.

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

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, in North Mankato, Minnesota, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
North Mankato, MN

Average temperature in December - North Mankato, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).

Average pressure in December
North Mankato, MN

Average pressure in December - North Mankato, 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
North Mankato, MN

Average wind speed in December - North Mankato, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
North Mankato, MN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
North Mankato, MN

Average rainfall in December - North Mankato, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
North Mankato, MN

Average rainfall days in December - North Mankato, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
North Mankato, MN

Average snowfall in December - North Mankato, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.33"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
North Mankato, MN

Average snowfall days in December - North Mankato, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - North Mankato, 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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
North Mankato, MN

Average sunshine days in December - North Mankato, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
North Mankato, MN

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

Average cloud cover in December - North Mankato, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
North Mankato, MN

Average visibility in December - North Mankato, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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