December weather forecastBalta, ND
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Balta, North Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 7°F (-13.9°C) and an average high of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).Temperature
With the onset of December, Balta's average high-temperature witnesses a clear drop, receding from November's wintry 34.3°F (1.3°C) to a freezing cold 18.7°F (-7.4°C). Throughout December, Balta records an average temperature of 7°F (-13.9°C) at night.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 90%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Balta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 96 days and collects up to 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Balta. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 16.1 days and typically aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Balta, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:30 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.5h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Balta, ND
- Average high temperature in December: 18.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Balta, ND
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Balta, ND
- Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Balta, ND
- Average humidity in December: 90%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (57%).
Average rainfall in December
Balta, ND
- Average rainfall in December: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").
Average rainfall days in December
Balta, ND
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Balta, ND
- Average snowfall in December: 3.9"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Balta, ND
- Average snowfall days in December: 16.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (16.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Balta, ND
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 24min
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 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Balta, ND
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Balta, 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, February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Balta, ND
- Average cloud cover in December: 64
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in December
Balta, 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).
