December weather forecast
Sanborn, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Sanborn, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and an average low of 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

Temperature

December's arrival witnesses a distinct drop in the average high-temperature, receding from November's wintry 41.7°F (5.4°C) to a freezing cold 25.5°F (-3.6°C). In December, the average low-temperature records at 15.1°F (-9.4°C) during the nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Sanborn, in December, during 3.1 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 104.4 rainfall days, and 15.08" (383mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Sanborn, in December, during 10.9 snowfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Sanborn, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.5 days and aggregates up to 14.57" (370mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Sanborn, the average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

In Sanborn, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Sanborn in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Sanborn, records 25.5°F (-3.6°C), while the low-temperature is 15.1°F (-9.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, in Sanborn, the rain falls for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Sanborn, in December, snow falls for 10.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.91" (74mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Sanborn have in December?

In Sanborn, the average day length in December is 8h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sanborn, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Sanborn?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk 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
Sanborn, MN

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.1°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 (7.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Sanborn, MN

Average pressure in December - Sanborn, 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
Sanborn, MN

Average wind speed in December - Sanborn, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Sanborn, MN

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Sanborn, MN

Average rainfall in December - Sanborn, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Sanborn, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Sanborn, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sanborn, MN

Average snowfall in December - Sanborn, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sanborn, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Sanborn, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sanborn, 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 0min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sanborn, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Sanborn, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 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
Sanborn, MN

Average UV index in December - Sanborn, 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 January, February and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Sanborn, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Sanborn, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Sanborn, MN

Average visibility in December - Sanborn, 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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