December weather forecast
Powers Lake, ND

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Powers Lake, North Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and 10°F (-12.2°C).

Temperature

Powers Lake's weather in December is characterized by a distinct drop in the average high-temperature, reducing from a cold 37°F (2.8°C) in November to a freezing cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C). Powers Lake's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 10°F (-12.2°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Powers Lake, in December, it is raining for 1.8 days, with typically 0.24" (6mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Powers Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 69.9 days and collects up to 6.77" (172mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is accumulated. In Powers Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.5 days and aggregates up to 6.46" (164mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Powers Lake is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Powers Lake, sunrise is at 8:22 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:42 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Powers Lake, North Dakota, are January and December, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024 | Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Powers Lake?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Powers Lake, is 21.6°F (-5.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 10°F (-12.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Powers Lake?

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How much does it rain in Powers Lake in December?

In Powers Lake, North Dakota, in December, during 1.8 rainfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Powers Lake?

In Powers Lake, North Dakota, during December, snow falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Powers Lake?

The month with the shortest days in Powers Lake, North Dakota, is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Powers Lake?

In Powers Lake, North Dakota, the average day length in December is 8h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Powers Lake?

On the first day of December in Powers Lake, North Dakota, sunrise is at 8:22 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:42 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Powers Lake?

January and December, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Powers Lake, North Dakota.

How many hours of sunshine does Powers Lake have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Powers Lake, North Dakota, is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Powers Lake?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December in Powers Lake?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Powers Lake, ND

Average temperature in December - Powers Lake, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 21.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Powers Lake, ND

Average pressure in December - Powers Lake, ND
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Powers Lake, ND

Average wind speed in December - Powers Lake, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Powers Lake, ND

Average humidity in December - Powers Lake, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).

Average rainfall in December
Powers Lake, ND

Average rainfall in December - Powers Lake, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.18").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Powers Lake, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Powers Lake, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Powers Lake, ND

Average snowfall in December - Powers Lake, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Powers Lake, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Powers Lake, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Powers Lake, ND

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Powers Lake, ND
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Powers Lake, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Powers Lake, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Powers Lake, ND

Average UV index in December - Powers Lake, ND
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Powers Lake, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Powers Lake, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
Powers Lake, ND

Average visibility in December - Powers Lake, ND
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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