December weather forecast
Ponemah, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Ponemah, Minnesota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 10.4°F (-12°C) and 19.4°F (-7°C).

Temperature

Ponemah's transition into December is marked by a distinct drop in the average high-temperature, reducing from a cold 34°F (1.1°C) in November to a freezing cold 19.4°F (-7°C). The month of December is marked by an average minimum temperature of 10.4°F (-12°C), slightly cooler than its daytime counterpart.

Humidity

In Ponemah, Minnesota, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.

Rainfall

In Ponemah, in December, it is raining for 1.7 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 114.5 rainfall days, and 19.49" (495mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 21.6 days and typically aggregates up to 6.38" (162mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Ponemah, the average sunshine in December is 2.3h.

UV index

January, February, October through 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 health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 19.4°F (-7°C) and 10.4°F (-12°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 90%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Ponemah, during December, the rain falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 21.6 days and accumulates 6.38" (162mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Ponemah, during December, snow falls for 21.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.38" (162mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Ponemah?

In Ponemah, the average day length in December is 8h and 27min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 2.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Ponemah, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ponemah, MN

Average temperature in December - Ponemah, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 19.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (73.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Ponemah, MN

Average pressure in December - Ponemah, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ponemah, MN

Average wind speed in December - Ponemah, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Ponemah, MN

Average humidity in December - Ponemah, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Ponemah, MN

Average rainfall in December - Ponemah, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
Ponemah, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Ponemah, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ponemah, MN

Average snowfall in December - Ponemah, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.38").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ponemah, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Ponemah, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 21.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (22.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ponemah, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ponemah, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Ponemah, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are August and September (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Ponemah, MN

Average UV index in December - Ponemah, MN
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Ponemah, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Ponemah, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 78

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 82).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Ponemah, MN

Average visibility in December - Ponemah, 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 and March (4mi).

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