December weather forecast
Northrop, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Northrop, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 27°F (-2.8°C) and 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December brings a significant change in Northrop's weather, with average high-temperatures dropping from November's wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C) to a subzero cold 27°F (-2.8°C). December brings an average low-temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C) to Northrop.

Humidity

In Northrop, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Northrop, in December, during 5.1 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130.4 rainfall days, and 24.65" (626mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Northrop, in December, during 13.4 snowfall days, 3.9" (99mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 57.5 snowfall days, and 23.31" (592mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

Northrop in December has an average high-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Northrop, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.1 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Northrop, during December, snow falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Northrop have in December?

The average day length in December in Northrop is 8h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Northrop have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Northrop, MN

Average temperature in December - Northrop, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 27°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Northrop, MN

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Northrop, MN

Average wind speed in December - Northrop, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Northrop, MN

Average humidity in December - Northrop, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Northrop, MN

Average rainfall in December - Northrop, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
Northrop, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Northrop, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Northrop, MN

Average snowfall in December - Northrop, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.9"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Northrop, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Northrop, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Northrop, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Northrop, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Northrop, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Northrop, MN

Average UV index in December - Northrop, MN
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Northrop, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Northrop, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Northrop, MN

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

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (5mi).

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