Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December's arrival is marked by a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 36.1°F (2.3°C) in November to a subzero cold 21°F (-6.1°C). During December, the nighttime temperature averages to an extreme cold 11.3°F (-11.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 88%.Rainfall
In Pelican Rapids, in December, it is raining for 2.1 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 95.9 rainfall days, and 14.45" (367mm) 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 13.7 days and accumulates 3.15" (80mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Pelican Rapids, the average sunshine in December is 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Pelican Rapids, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 21°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 11.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Pelican Rapids, 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
Pelican Rapids, MN
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8mph).
Average humidity in December
Pelican Rapids, MN
- Average humidity in December: 88%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (68%).
Average rainfall in December
Pelican Rapids, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 0.55"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.64").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.39").
Average rainfall days in December
Pelican Rapids, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Pelican Rapids, MN
- Average snowfall in December: 3.15"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Pelican Rapids, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 13.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pelican Rapids, MN
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Pelican Rapids, MN
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days
The months with the most sunshine days are September and November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).
Average UV index in December
Pelican Rapids, 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
Pelican Rapids, MN
- Average cloud cover in December: 69
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Pelican Rapids, 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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