December weather forecast
Springfield, MN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Springfield, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 15.1°F (-9.4°C) and max 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Temperature

As Springfield steps into December, a marked temperature drop is observed, with the average high-temperature reducing from November's wintry 41.7°F (5.4°C) to a subzero cold 25.5°F (-3.6°C). Springfield experiences an average low-temperature of 15.1°F (-9.4°C) in month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Springfield, in December, it is raining for 3.1 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Springfield, Minnesota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.4 days and collects up to 15.08" (383mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Springfield, during December, snow falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of snow. In Springfield, 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 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and a low-temperature of 15.1°F (-9.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December?

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

How many days does it snow in December?

In Springfield, during December, snow falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) 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 Springfield have in December?

In December, the average day length in Springfield 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 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Springfield, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

How high is the UV index in December in Springfield?

In Springfield, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Springfield, MN

Average temperature in December - Springfield, 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
Springfield, MN

Average pressure in December - Springfield, 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
Springfield, MN

Average wind speed in December - Springfield, 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
Springfield, MN

Average humidity in December - Springfield, 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
Springfield, MN

Average rainfall in December - Springfield, 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
Springfield, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Springfield, 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
Springfield, MN

Average snowfall in December - Springfield, 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
Springfield, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Springfield, 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
Springfield, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Springfield, 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
Springfield, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Springfield, 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
Springfield, MN

Average UV index in December - Springfield, 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
Springfield, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Springfield, 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
Springfield, MN

Average visibility in December - Springfield, 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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