December weather forecast
Oak Park, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Oak Park, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and an average low of 13.3°F (-10.4°C).

Temperature

The onset of December witnesses a clear shift in the average high-temperature, dropping from an icy 37.9°F (3.3°C) in November to a subzero cold 23.5°F (-4.7°C). Oak Park experiences a nighttime temperature average of 13.3°F (-10.4°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In Oak Park, in December, it is raining for 4.4 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 120.8 rainfall days, and 20.2" (513mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 16.5 days and accumulates 5.47" (139mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.3h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Oak Park, 23.5°F (-4.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 13.3°F (-10.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Oak Park, in December, it is raining for 4.4 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 16.5 days and typically aggregates up to 5.47" (139mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Oak Park, Minnesota, in December, during 16.5 snowfall days, 5.47" (139mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Oak Park?

The average day length in December is 8h and 45min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.3h.

What are the months with 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 intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Oak Park, MN

Average temperature in December - Oak Park, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 13.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Oak Park, MN

Average pressure in December - Oak Park, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Oak Park, MN

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Oak Park, MN

Average humidity in December - Oak Park, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Oak Park, MN

Average rainfall in December - Oak Park, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Oak Park, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Oak Park, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Oak Park, MN

Average snowfall in December - Oak Park, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.47").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Oak Park, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Oak Park, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Oak Park, MN

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

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 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Oak Park, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Oak Park, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Oak Park, MN

Average UV index in December - Oak Park, 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
Oak Park, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Oak Park, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Oak Park, MN

Average visibility in December - Oak Park, 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 and February (4mi).

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