December weather forecast
Redwood Falls, MN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Redwood Falls, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and an average low of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a distinct decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from an icy 41.4°F (5.2°C) in November to a subzero cold 25.5°F (-3.6°C). Redwood Falls records an average low-temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Redwood Falls is 86%.

Rainfall

In Redwood Falls, in December, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Redwood Falls, during the entire year, the rain falls for 98 days and collects up to 14.61" (371mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Redwood Falls, in December, during 10.4 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Redwood Falls, Minnesota, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.9 days and aggregates up to 13.27" (337mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Redwood Falls, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, is 3.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Redwood Falls are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Redwood Falls in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and 14.4°F (-9.8°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Redwood Falls?

The average relative humidity in December in Redwood Falls is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December in Redwood Falls?

In Redwood Falls, during December, the rain falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Redwood Falls in December?

In December, in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, it is snowing for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Redwood Falls?

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Redwood Falls have in December?

In Redwood Falls, Minnesota, the average day length in December is 8h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Redwood Falls?

On the first day of December in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Redwood Falls?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Redwood Falls?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Redwood Falls.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Redwood Falls?

In Redwood Falls, the average daily maximum UV index in December 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 temperature in December
Redwood Falls, MN

Average temperature in December - Redwood Falls, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Redwood Falls, MN

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Redwood Falls, MN

Average wind speed in December - Redwood Falls, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Redwood Falls, MN

Average humidity in December - Redwood Falls, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Redwood Falls, MN

Average rainfall in December - Redwood Falls, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Redwood Falls, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Redwood Falls, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Redwood Falls, MN

Average snowfall in December - Redwood Falls, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Redwood Falls, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Redwood Falls, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Redwood Falls, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Redwood Falls, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Redwood Falls, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Redwood Falls, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Redwood Falls, MN

Average UV index in December - Redwood Falls, MN
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and 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
Redwood Falls, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Redwood Falls, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Redwood Falls, MN

Average visibility in December - Redwood Falls, 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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