December weather forecast
Reading, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Reading, Minnesota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of December, Reading's average high-temperature experiences a significant decrease, moving from a cold 41.7°F (5.4°C) in November to a freezing cold 26.2°F (-3.2°C). An average low-temperature of 15.4°F (-9.2°C) is noted during the month of December.

Humidity

In Reading, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Reading, in December, during 5.1 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Reading, there are 130.6 rainfall days, and 24.57" (624mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Reading, Minnesota, are January through May, October through December. In Reading, in December, snow falls for 13.8 days, with typically accumulated 4.69" (119mm) of snow. In Reading, Minnesota, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.3 days and aggregates up to 26.18" (665mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Reading is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Reading is 4.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Reading?

In December, in Reading, the average high-temperature is 26.2°F (-3.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Reading?

In December, the average relative humidity in Reading, Minnesota, is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December in Reading?

In December, the rain falls for 5.1 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Reading?

In Reading, Minnesota, in December, snow falls for 13.8 days, with typically accumulated 4.69" (119mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Reading?

The month with the shortest days in Reading, Minnesota, is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Reading is 8h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Reading?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Reading?

In Reading, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

How high is the UV index in December in Reading?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Reading, Minnesota, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Reading, MN

Average temperature in December - Reading, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.2°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 (21.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Reading, MN

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Reading, MN

Average wind speed in December - Reading, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

Average humidity in December
Reading, MN

Average humidity in December - Reading, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Reading, MN

Average rainfall in December - Reading, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
Reading, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Reading, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Reading, MN

Average snowfall in December - Reading, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.22").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Reading, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Reading, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Reading, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Reading, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Reading, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Reading, MN

Average UV index in December - Reading, MN
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Reading, MN

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Reading, MN

Average visibility in December - Reading, 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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