December weather forecast
Saint Leo, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Saint Leo, Minnesota, with an average temperature ranging between min 14°F (-10°C) and max 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Temperature

As December arrives, Saint Leo's weather displays a notable decrease in high-temperatures, falling from November's cold 41.4°F (5.2°C) to a subzero cold 25.3°F (-3.7°C). The temperature dips to an average of 14°F (-10°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Saint Leo, during December, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 101.9 rainfall days, and 14.61" (371mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 3.15" (80mm) of snow is accumulated. In Saint Leo, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.9 days and aggregates up to 14.02" (356mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, Saint Leo experiences an average high-temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and a low-temperature of 14°F (-10°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Saint Leo, Minnesota, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Saint Leo, in December, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Saint Leo, in December, snow falls for 10.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Saint Leo have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Saint Leo?

In Saint Leo, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Saint Leo, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Saint Leo, MN

Average temperature in December - Saint Leo, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.3°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 (20.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Saint Leo, MN

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Saint Leo, MN

Average wind speed in December - Saint Leo, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

Average humidity in December
Saint Leo, MN

Average humidity in December - Saint Leo, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

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

Average rainfall in December
Saint Leo, MN

Average rainfall in December - Saint Leo, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Saint Leo, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Saint Leo, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Saint Leo, MN

Average snowfall in December - Saint Leo, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.15"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Saint Leo, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Saint Leo, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Saint Leo, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Saint Leo, 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: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Saint Leo, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Saint Leo, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Saint Leo, MN

Average UV index in December - Saint Leo, MN
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Saint Leo, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Saint Leo, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Saint Leo, MN

Average visibility in December - Saint Leo, 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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