December weather forecast
West Saint Paul, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in West Saint Paul, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and an average low of 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a distinct decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C) in November to a subzero cold 25.3°F (-3.7°C). In December, West Saint Paul reports a consistent average low-temperature of 14.9°F (-9.5°C) during the nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In West Saint Paul, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.5 days and collects up to 21.81" (554mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In West Saint Paul, during December, snow falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.65" (118mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in West Saint Paul, there are 57.2 snowfall days, and 23.15" (588mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.3h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In West Saint Paul, 25.3°F (-3.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 14.9°F (-9.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in West Saint Paul is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In West Saint Paul, in December, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 4.65" (118mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 51min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does West Saint Paul have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in West Saint Paul?

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 minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
West Saint Paul, MN

Average temperature in December - West Saint Paul, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.3°F).

Average pressure in December
West Saint Paul, MN

Average pressure in December - West Saint Paul, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
West Saint Paul, MN

Average wind speed in December - West Saint Paul, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
West Saint Paul, MN

Average humidity in December - West Saint Paul, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in December
West Saint Paul, MN

Average rainfall in December - West Saint Paul, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
West Saint Paul, MN

Average rainfall days in December - West Saint Paul, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in December
West Saint Paul, MN

Average snowfall in December - West Saint Paul, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
West Saint Paul, MN

Average snowfall days in December - West Saint Paul, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
West Saint Paul, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West Saint Paul, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
West Saint Paul, MN

Average sunshine days in December - West Saint Paul, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
West Saint Paul, MN

Average UV index in December - West Saint Paul, 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
West Saint Paul, MN

Average cloud cover in December - West Saint Paul, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
West Saint Paul, MN

Average visibility in December - West Saint Paul, 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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