December weather forecast
Saginaw, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Saginaw, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 10.4°F (-12°C) and 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Temperature

In Saginaw, the beginning of December is marked by a lowered average high-temperature, shifting from November's icy 35.8°F (2.1°C) to a freezing cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C). An average low-temperature of 10.4°F (-12°C) is anticipated throughout the nights in Saginaw during December.

Humidity

In Saginaw, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In Saginaw, in December, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Saginaw, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.8 days and collects up to 22.87" (581mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Saginaw. December is the month with the most snowfall in Saginaw. Snow falls for 17.1 days and accumulates 7.6" (193mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Saginaw is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of December, in Saginaw, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:31 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Saginaw is 2.8h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Saginaw?

The high-temperature in Saginaw, Minnesota, during December is 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and the low-temperature is 10.4°F (-12°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Saginaw?

In Saginaw, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

How many days does it rain in December in Saginaw?

In Saginaw, Minnesota, during December, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Saginaw?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Saginaw. Snow falls for 17.1 days and accumulates 7.6" (193mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Saginaw?

In Saginaw, Minnesota, during December, snow falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.6" (193mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Saginaw?

December has the shortest days of the year in Saginaw, Minnesota, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Saginaw have in December?

In December, the average day length in Saginaw, Minnesota, is 8h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Saginaw?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, in Saginaw, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:31 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Saginaw have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Saginaw is 2.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Saginaw?

January, 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 Saginaw?

In Saginaw, Minnesota, 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 the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Saginaw, MN

Average temperature in December - Saginaw, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 21.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Saginaw, MN

Average pressure in December - Saginaw, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Saginaw, MN

Average wind speed in December - Saginaw, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Saginaw, MN

Average humidity in December - Saginaw, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Saginaw, MN

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Saginaw, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Saginaw, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Saginaw, MN

Average snowfall in December - Saginaw, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.6").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Saginaw, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Saginaw, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Saginaw, 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: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Saginaw, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Saginaw, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Saginaw, MN

Average UV index in December - Saginaw, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Saginaw, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Saginaw, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Saginaw, MN

Average visibility in December - Saginaw, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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