December weather forecast
Stephen, MN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Stephen, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.8°F (-7.9°C) and 7.7°F (-13.5°C).

Temperature

Witnessing a clear downswing, the average high-temperature during December drops from November's cold 34.5°F (1.4°C) to a subzero cold 17.8°F (-7.9°C). The low-temperature averages to a frigid cold 7.7°F (-13.5°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 90%.

Rainfall

In Stephen, in December, during 2.8 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Stephen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 101.5 days and collects up to 18.23" (463mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Stephen are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 14.7 days and accumulates 4.61" (117mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Stephen, the average sunshine in December is 3.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Stephen, is 17.8°F (-7.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 7.7°F (-13.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Stephen, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Stephen, in December, during 2.8 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 14.7 days and accumulates 4.61" (117mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Stephen, in December, snow falls for 14.7 days, with typically accumulated 4.61" (117mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Stephen have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Stephen, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Stephen, MN

Average temperature in December - Stephen, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 17.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Stephen, MN

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Stephen, MN

Average wind speed in December - Stephen, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Stephen, MN

Average humidity in December - Stephen, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (62%).

Average rainfall in December
Stephen, MN

Average rainfall in December - Stephen, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Stephen, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Stephen, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Stephen, MN

Average snowfall in December - Stephen, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Stephen, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Stephen, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.7 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (14.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Stephen, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Stephen, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Stephen, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Stephen, MN

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

Average cloud cover in December
Stephen, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Stephen, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Stephen, MN

Average visibility in December - Stephen, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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