December weather forecast
Whalan, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Whalan, Minnesota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16.7°F (-8.5°C) and 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Temperature

As November gives way to December, the average high-temperature displays a considerable decrease, falling from an icy 41.7°F (5.4°C) to a freezing cold 27.1°F (-2.7°C). The average temperature during December nights dips to 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Humidity

In Whalan, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In Whalan, in December, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Whalan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 113.7 days and collects up to 16.38" (416mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Whalan, during December, snow falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 48.3 snowfall days, and 10.79" (274mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.8h.

UV index

February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Whalan, is 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Whalan, in December, snow falls for 11 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Whalan have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Whalan?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Whalan have in December?

In Whalan, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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 Whalan?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Whalan, MN

Average temperature in December - Whalan, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Whalan, MN

Average pressure in December - Whalan, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Whalan, MN

Average wind speed in December - Whalan, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Whalan, MN

Average humidity in December - Whalan, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Whalan, MN

Average rainfall in December - Whalan, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Whalan, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Whalan, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Whalan, MN

Average snowfall in December - Whalan, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Whalan, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Whalan, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Whalan, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Whalan, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Whalan, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October, November and December (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Whalan, MN

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

Average cloud cover in December
Whalan, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Whalan, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Whalan, MN

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

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July, August, September and December (5mi).

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