December weather forecast
Upsala, MN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Upsala, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and 12.7°F (-10.7°C).

Temperature

December's arrival sees a clear drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from November's cold 37.9°F (3.3°C) to a subzero cold 23.5°F (-4.7°C). An average low-temperature of 12.7°F (-10.7°C) is recorded in the month of December.

Humidity

In Upsala, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In December, in Upsala, the rain falls for 2.1 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Upsala, during the entire year, the rain falls for 94.2 days and collects up to 11.85" (301mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 10.4 days and typically aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Upsala is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Upsala, is 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 12.7°F (-10.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How much does it rain in Upsala in December?

In December, the rain falls for 2.1 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 10.4 days and typically aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Upsala, during December, snow falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Upsala is 3.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Upsala, MN

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5°F).

Average pressure in December
Upsala, MN

Average pressure in December - Upsala, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Upsala, MN

Average wind speed in December - Upsala, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Upsala, MN

Average humidity in December - Upsala, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Upsala, MN

Average rainfall in December - Upsala, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Upsala, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Upsala, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Upsala, MN

Average snowfall in December - Upsala, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Upsala, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Upsala, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Upsala, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • 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
Upsala, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Upsala, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Upsala, MN

Average UV index in December - Upsala, 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
Upsala, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Upsala, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Upsala, MN

Average visibility in December - Upsala, 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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