December weather forecast
Parkdale, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Parkdale, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 21.9°F (-5.6°C) and 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

Temperature

As December sets, the average high-temperature displays a significant decrease, moving down from a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C) in November to a subzero cold 21.9°F (-5.6°C). Parkdale, in December, observes a steady average low-temperature of 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Parkdale, in December, during 2.9 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Parkdale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.9 days and collects up to 21.54" (547mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 15.7 days and accumulates 5.04" (128mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Parkdale, the average sunshine in December is 3.3h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in Parkdale, the average high-temperature is 21.9°F (-5.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 15.7 days and accumulates 5.04" (128mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 15.7 days. Throughout December, 5.04" (128mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Parkdale, the average day length in December is 8h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Parkdale?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Parkdale, the average sunshine duration in December 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Parkdale, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 21.9°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 (16.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Parkdale, MN

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

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

Average wind speed in December
Parkdale, MN

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8mph).

Average humidity in December
Parkdale, MN

Average humidity in December - Parkdale, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Parkdale, MN

Average rainfall in December - Parkdale, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Parkdale, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Parkdale, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Parkdale, MN

Average snowfall in December - Parkdale, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Parkdale, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Parkdale, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Parkdale, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Parkdale, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Parkdale, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Parkdale, MN

Average UV index in December - Parkdale, 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
Parkdale, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Parkdale, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

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 27).

Average visibility in December
Parkdale, MN

Average visibility in December - Parkdale, 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, February, March and December (5mi).

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