December weather forecast
Apple Valley, ND

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Apple Valley, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and an average low of 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

Temperature

The transition from November to December brings a clear temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a cold 38.7°F (3.7°C) to a freezing cold 23.2°F (-4.9°C). Apple Valley witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 11.3°F (-11.5°C) throughout December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, in Apple Valley, the rain falls for 3.6 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 105.9 rainfall days, and 15" (381mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Apple Valley. In Apple Valley, North Dakota, in December, during 15.7 snowfall days, 3.98" (101mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Apple Valley, during the entire year, snow falls for 73.7 days and aggregates up to 23.11" (587mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of December, in Apple Valley, sunrise is at 8:27 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Apple Valley, the average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Apple Valley, North Dakota. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Apple Valley?

The high-temperature during December is 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and the low-temperature is 11.3°F (-11.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Apple Valley?

In Apple Valley, North Dakota, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How much does it rain in Apple Valley in December?

In Apple Valley, North Dakota, in December, during 3.6 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Apple Valley in December?

In Apple Valley, in December, during 15.7 snowfall days, 3.98" (101mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Apple Valley?

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Apple Valley?

In December, the average day length in Apple Valley is 8h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Apple Valley?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, in Apple Valley, North Dakota, sunrise is at 8:27 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Apple Valley?

The average sunshine duration in December in Apple Valley, North Dakota, is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Apple Valley?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Apple Valley?

In Apple Valley, North Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Apple Valley, ND

Average temperature in December - Apple Valley, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Apple Valley, ND

Average pressure in December - Apple Valley, ND
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Apple Valley, ND

Average wind speed in December - Apple Valley, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Apple Valley, ND

Average humidity in December - Apple Valley, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (55%).

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Average rainfall in December
Apple Valley, ND

Average rainfall in December - Apple Valley, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in December
Apple Valley, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Apple Valley, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Apple Valley, ND

Average snowfall in December - Apple Valley, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Apple Valley, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Apple Valley, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.7 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
Apple Valley, ND

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Apple Valley, ND
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Apple Valley, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Apple Valley, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Apple Valley, ND

Average UV index in December - Apple Valley, ND
  • 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, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Apple Valley, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Apple Valley, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).

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Average visibility in December
Apple Valley, ND

Average visibility in December - Apple Valley, ND
  • 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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