December weather forecast
Taconite Harbor, MN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Taconite Harbor, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and an average low of 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

Temperature

December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cold 34.9°F (1.6°C) to a freezing cold 23.4°F (-4.8°C). Taconite Harbor's December nights exhibit a subtle drop in temperature, averaging at a still subzero cold 14.9°F (-9.5°C), closely aligned with the daytime highs.

Humidity

In Taconite Harbor, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Taconite Harbor, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Taconite Harbor, Minnesota, there are 123.6 rainfall days, and 18.5" (470mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Taconite Harbor. In Taconite Harbor, during December, snow falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.84" (123mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Taconite Harbor, there are 74.2 snowfall days, and 23.23" (590mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Taconite Harbor.
On the first day of December in Taconite Harbor, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Taconite Harbor is 3.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Taconite Harbor are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Taconite Harbor in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Taconite Harbor, is 23.4°F (-4.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Taconite Harbor?

In Taconite Harbor, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December in Taconite Harbor?

In Taconite Harbor, Minnesota, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Taconite Harbor?

In Taconite Harbor, in December, snow falls for 14.1 days, with typically accumulated 4.84" (123mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Taconite Harbor?

December has the shortest days of the year in Taconite Harbor, Minnesota, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Taconite Harbor?

In December, the average day length in Taconite Harbor, Minnesota, is 8h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Taconite Harbor?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:22 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Taconite Harbor have in December?

In Taconite Harbor, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Taconite Harbor?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Taconite Harbor?

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 temperature in December
Taconite Harbor, MN

Average temperature in December - Taconite Harbor, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (68.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (56.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Taconite Harbor, MN

Average pressure in December - Taconite Harbor, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are February and March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Taconite Harbor, MN

Average wind speed in December - Taconite Harbor, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Taconite Harbor, MN

Average humidity in December - Taconite Harbor, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Taconite Harbor, MN

Average rainfall in December - Taconite Harbor, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

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Average rainfall days in December
Taconite Harbor, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Taconite Harbor, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are June and July (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Taconite Harbor, MN

Average snowfall in December - Taconite Harbor, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.84"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Taconite Harbor, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Taconite Harbor, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Taconite Harbor, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Taconite Harbor, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

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 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Taconite Harbor, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Taconite Harbor, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Taconite Harbor, MN

Average UV index in December - Taconite Harbor, MN
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Taconite Harbor, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Taconite Harbor, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Taconite Harbor, MN

Average visibility in December - Taconite Harbor, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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