December weather forecast
Princeton, MN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Princeton, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and min 14.5°F (-9.7°C).

Temperature

Princeton's weather in December is marked by a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's icy 38.7°F (3.7°C) to a subzero cold 23.9°F (-4.5°C). During the month of December, an average temperature of 14.5°F (-9.7°C) is noted during the nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In December, in Princeton, the rain falls for 3.2 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 114.5 rainfall days, and 18.74" (476mm) 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 13.4 days and accumulates 4.72" (120mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Princeton 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 minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and 14.5°F (-9.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Princeton, in December, it is raining for 3.2 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13.4 days and accumulates 4.72" (120mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Princeton, in December, snow falls for 13.4 days, with typically accumulated 4.72" (120mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Princeton have in December?

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.

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Princeton, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.9°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 (18.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Princeton, MN

Average pressure in December - Princeton, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Princeton, MN

Average wind speed in December - Princeton, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Princeton, MN

Average humidity in December - Princeton, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Princeton, MN

Average rainfall in December - Princeton, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Princeton, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Princeton, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Princeton, MN

Average snowfall in December - Princeton, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Princeton, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Princeton, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Princeton, 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: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Princeton, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Princeton, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Princeton, MN

Average UV index in December - Princeton, 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
Princeton, MN

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Princeton, MN

Average visibility in December - Princeton, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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