December weather forecast
Odessa, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Odessa, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and an average low of 13.3°F (-10.4°C).

Temperature

December's arrival is marked by a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 40.3°F (4.6°C) in November to a freezing cold 24.4°F (-4.2°C). Odessa's average low-temperature is measured at an extreme cold 13.3°F (-10.4°C) during December.

Humidity

In Odessa, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Odessa, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 106.9 rainfall days, and 19.84" (504mm) 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 11.7 days and typically aggregates up to 4.76" (121mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Odessa, is 24.4°F (-4.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 13.3°F (-10.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Odessa, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Odessa, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall in Odessa is December, when snow falls for 11.7 days and typically aggregates up to 4.76" (121mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Odessa, in December, snow falls for 11.7 days, with typically accumulated 4.76" (121mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Odessa?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Odessa, MN

Average temperature in December - Odessa, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 24.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 13.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Odessa, MN

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Odessa, MN

Average wind speed in December - Odessa, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Odessa, MN

Average humidity in December - Odessa, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Odessa, MN

Average rainfall in December - Odessa, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Odessa, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Odessa, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Odessa, MN

Average snowfall in December - Odessa, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Odessa, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Odessa, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Odessa, 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: 4h and 1min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Odessa, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Odessa, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Odessa, MN

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

Average cloud cover in December
Odessa, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Odessa, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Odessa, MN

Average visibility in December - Odessa, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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