December weather forecast
Pine Island, MN

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Weather in December

December in Pine Island represents the full swing of winter, presenting cold and snow-laden weather conditions. The month witnesses an overall low temperature of 15.3°F (-9.3°C), making it one of the coldest months of the year. An increase in snowfall to 2.99" (76mm), along with high cloud cover percentage, announces the peak of winter. The scarcity of daylight coupled with the cold temperatures and heavy snowfalls leads the city into a quintessential Minnesota winter.

Temperature

December's arrival brings a noticeable temperature shift, dropping from an icy 40.8°F (4.9°C) in November to a freezing cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C). Throughout December, Pine Island experiences a low-temperature average of 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Pine Island, during December, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Pine Island, there are 119.9 rainfall days, and 21.1" (536mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Pine Island, in December, snow falls for 13.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.99" (76mm) of snow. In Pine Island, during the entire year, snow falls for 59.2 days and aggregates up to 18.82" (478mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Pine Island, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, in Pine Island, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Pine Island is 3.7h.

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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Pine Island?

In Pine Island, in December, the average high-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Pine Island?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Pine Island?

In December, in Pine Island, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Pine Island?

In Pine Island, in December, snow falls for 13.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pine Island?

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Pine Island, Minnesota.

What is the average length of the day in December in Pine Island?

In December, the average day length in Pine Island, Minnesota, is 8h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Pine Island?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Pine Island have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Pine Island is 3.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Pine Island?

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 in Pine Island?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Pine Island, MN

Average temperature in December - Pine Island, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.3°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 (7.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Pine Island, MN

Average pressure in December - Pine Island, 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 (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Pine Island, MN

Average wind speed in December - Pine Island, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Pine Island, MN

Average humidity in December - Pine Island, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Pine Island, MN

Average rainfall in December - Pine Island, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in December
Pine Island, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Pine Island, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Pine Island, MN

Average snowfall in December - Pine Island, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.67").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Pine Island, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Pine Island, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14 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
Pine Island, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pine Island, 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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

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 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Pine Island, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Pine Island, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Pine Island, MN

Average UV index in December - Pine Island, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Pine Island, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Pine Island, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Pine Island, MN

Average visibility in December - Pine Island, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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