December weather forecast
York, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in York, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Temperature

December's arrival witnesses a distinct drop in the average high-temperature, receding from November's icy 40.8°F (4.9°C) to a subzero cold 26.2°F (-3.2°C). In York, the average nighttime temperature during December is a still freezing cold 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In York, during December, the rain falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation. In York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.6 days and collects up to 25.79" (655mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In York, Minnesota, during December, snow falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 60.5 snowfall days, and 23.35" (593mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in York, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

In York, the average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in York?

In York, 26.2°F (-3.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 16.2°F (-8.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in York?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 4.02" (102mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 York have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does York have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
York, MN

Average temperature in December - York, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.6°F).

Average pressure in December
York, MN

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
York, MN

Average wind speed in December - York, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
York, MN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
York, MN

Average rainfall in December - York, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
York, MN

Average rainfall days in December - York, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
York, MN

Average snowfall in December - York, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
York, MN

Average snowfall days in December - York, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - York, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
York, MN

Average sunshine days in December - York, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.8 days).

Average UV index in December
York, MN

Average UV index in December - York, 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
York, MN

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
York, MN

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

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

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