December weather forecast
Silver Bay, MN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Silver Bay, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 15.1°F (-9.4°C) and 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Temperature

Silver Bay's December weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a cold 36.1°F (2.3°C) in November to a freezing cold 23.5°F (-4.7°C). A mean low-temperature of 15.1°F (-9.4°C) is a distinguishing feature of December, indicating a slight dip from daytime highs.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Silver Bay is 88%.

Rainfall

In Silver Bay, Minnesota, during December, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Silver Bay, there are 130 rainfall days, and 22.13" (562mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Silver Bay. December is the month with the most snowfall in Silver Bay. Snow falls for 17.1 days and accumulates 6.3" (160mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Silver Bay, Minnesota, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:24 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.3h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Silver Bay. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Silver Bay in December?

December temperatures in Silver Bay vary between a high-temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and a low-temperature of 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Silver Bay?

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December in Silver Bay?

In December, in Silver Bay, Minnesota, the rain falls for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Silver Bay?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Silver Bay. Snow falls for 17.1 days and accumulates 6.3" (160mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Silver Bay?

In December, in Silver Bay, Minnesota, it is snowing for 17.1 days. Throughout December, 6.3" (160mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Silver Bay?

December has the shortest days of the year in Silver Bay, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Silver Bay have in December?

In Silver Bay, the average day length in December is 8h and 33min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Silver Bay?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:24 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Silver Bay have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Silver Bay, Minnesota, is 3.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Silver Bay?

The months with the lowest UV index in Silver Bay are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Silver Bay?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Silver Bay is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Silver Bay, MN

Average temperature in December - Silver Bay, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (70°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (56.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Silver Bay, MN

Average pressure in December - Silver Bay, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Silver Bay, MN

Average wind speed in December - Silver Bay, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Silver Bay, MN

Average humidity in December - Silver Bay, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Silver Bay, MN

Average rainfall in December - Silver Bay, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
Silver Bay, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Silver Bay, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Silver Bay, MN

Average snowfall in December - Silver Bay, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.3").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Silver Bay, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Silver Bay, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Silver Bay, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Silver Bay, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 3min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

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 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Silver Bay, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Silver Bay, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Silver Bay, MN

Average UV index in December - Silver Bay, MN
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Silver Bay, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Silver Bay, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Silver Bay, MN

Average visibility in December - Silver Bay, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and March (5mi).

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