December weather - Winter 2024

Weather in December
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Average pressure in December
Average wind speed in December
Average humidity in December
Average rainfall in December
Average rainfall days in December
Average snowfall in December
Average snowfall days in December
Average daylight in December
Average sunshine in December
Average sunshine days in December
Average UV index in December
Average cloud cover in December
Average visibility in December

Small patches of islands with dense tree cover in the scenic Bear Head State Park in Ely, Minnesota

Weather in December

December in Ely, Minnesota, immerses the city in full-blown winter weather. It seals the year with temperatures plummeting to an average high of 19.2°F (-7.1°C), signaling the depth of winter. In contrast to the warmth earlier in the year, December brings shorter daylight hours, averaging at about 8.5 hours. With an increase in snowfall, the city gets draped in a blanket of white. December is often synonymous with cold weather, snow, and holiday festivities in Ely, marking the epitome of a classic Minnesota winter.

Temperature

The arrival of December in Ely indicates a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 33.3°F (0.7°C) in November to a subzero cold 19.2°F (-7.1°C). Nighttime temperature in Ely experiences an average drop to a frigid cold 7.9°F (-13.4°C) in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 92%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.4 days. Throughout December, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ely, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.3 days and collects up to 21.34" (542mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Ely. The month with the most snowfall in Ely is December, when snow falls for 22.4 days and typically aggregates up to 9.17" (233mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ely, Minnesota.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:24 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Ely. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Ely in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Ely, is 19.2°F (-7.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 7.9°F (-13.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ely?

The average relative humidity in December in Ely, Minnesota, is 92%.

How many days does it rain in December in Ely?

In Ely, in December, it is raining for 3.4 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Ely?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Ely. Snow falls for 22.4 days and accumulates 9.17" (233mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Ely in December?

In Ely, Minnesota, in December, snow falls for 22.4 days, with typically accumulated 9.17" (233mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ely?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Ely?

In December, the average day length in Ely is 8h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Ely?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ely, Minnesota, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:24 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Ely?

The average sunshine duration in December in Ely, Minnesota, is 2.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Ely?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Ely?

In Ely, Minnesota, 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 Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

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Jan

Average high temperature

33.3°F 0.7°C

19.2°F -7.1°C

14.2°F -9.9°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.3mph 13.4km/h

7.9mph 12.7km/h

8mph 12.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

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8.3

Average UV index

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Average temperature in December
Ely, MN

Average high temperature in December: 19.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.2°F).

Average low temperature in December: 7.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Ely, MN

Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Ely, MN

Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Ely, MN

Average humidity in December: 92%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ely, MN

Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

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Average rainfall days in December
Ely, MN

Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Ely, MN

Average snowfall in December: 9.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (9.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Ely, MN

Average snowfall days in December: 22.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (23.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December: 8h and 3min

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 30min).

Average sunshine in December: 2h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ely, MN

Average sunshine days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (8.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Ely, MN

Average UV index in December: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Ely, MN

Average cloud cover in December: 79

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 82).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in December
Ely, MN

Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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December weather forecast
Ely, MN

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