December weather forecast
Viking, MN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Viking, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 7.5°F (-13.6°C) and 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

Temperature

As Viking welcomes December, there is a noticeable shift in the average high-temperature, dropping from November's cold 34.3°F (1.3°C) to a freezing cold 18.5°F (-7.5°C). The low-temperature average for Viking during December stands at an extreme cold 7.5°F (-13.6°C).

Humidity

In Viking, the average relative humidity in December is 91%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Viking, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.3 days and collects up to 18.39" (467mm) 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 16.2 days and typically aggregates up to 5.24" (133mm) 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 7:56 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Viking, the average sunshine in December is 2.8h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During December, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Viking, is 18.5°F (-7.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 7.5°F (-13.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 91%.

How much does it rain in Viking in December?

In Viking, in December, during 2.5 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 16.2 days and typically aggregates up to 5.24" (133mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Viking, Minnesota, in December, during 16.2 snowfall days, 5.24" (133mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Viking have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Viking is 2.8h.

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 reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Viking, MN

Average temperature in December - Viking, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 18.5°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0°F).

Average pressure in December
Viking, MN

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Viking, MN

Average wind speed in December - Viking, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Viking, MN

Average humidity in December - Viking, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (93%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and August (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Viking, MN

Average rainfall in December - Viking, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Viking, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Viking, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Viking, MN

Average snowfall in December - Viking, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Viking, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Viking, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (16.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Viking, 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: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Viking, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Viking, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Viking, MN

Average UV index in December - Viking, 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
Viking, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Viking, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 72

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Viking, MN

Average visibility in December - Viking, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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