December weather forecast
Barney, ND

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Barney, North Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 22.6°F (-5.2°C) and an average low of 12.4°F (-10.9°C).

Temperature

Barney in December sees a clear temperature decline, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a cold 39.4°F (4.1°C) in November to a subzero cold 22.6°F (-5.2°C). During December, an average low-temperature of 12.4°F (-10.9°C) is observed.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Barney is 86%.

Rainfall

In Barney, in December, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Barney, during the entire year, the rain falls for 98.2 days and collects up to 16.26" (413mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Barney, North Dakota, in December, snow falls for 12.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.56" (65mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Barney, there are 57.2 snowfall days, and 13.31" (338mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Barney?

In Barney, 22.6°F (-5.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 12.4°F (-10.9°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Barney?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Barney?

In December, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Barney?

In Barney, during December, snow falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Barney?

December has the shortest days of the year in Barney, North Dakota, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Barney have in December?

The average day length in December in Barney, North Dakota, is 8h and 41min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Barney?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, in Barney, North Dakota, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Barney?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Barney?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Barney?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Barney is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Barney, ND

Average temperature in December - Barney, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 22.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Barney, ND

Average pressure in December - Barney, 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 (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Barney, ND

Average wind speed in December - Barney, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Barney, ND

Average humidity in December - Barney, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (64%).

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Average rainfall in December
Barney, ND

Average rainfall in December - Barney, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in December
Barney, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Barney, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Barney, ND

Average snowfall in December - Barney, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Barney, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Barney, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.8 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
Barney, ND

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Barney, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Barney, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Barney, ND

Average UV index in December - Barney, ND
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Barney, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Barney, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in December
Barney, ND

Average visibility in December - Barney, ND
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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