December weather forecastBluegrass, ND

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bluegrass, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December sees a distinct decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a cold 38.7°F (3.7°C) to a freezing cold 23.2°F (-4.9°C). Throughout December, Bluegrass anticipates an average low-temperature of 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.4 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Bluegrass, North Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.8 days and collects up to 14.88" (378mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Bluegrass are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13.6 days and accumulates 3.98" (101mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:31 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Bluegrass are January and December, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Bluegrass is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Bluegrass, records 23.2°F (-4.9°C), while the low-temperature is 11.3°F (-11.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

The average relative humidity in December in Bluegrass is 86%.

In December, in Bluegrass, the rain falls for 3.4 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall in Bluegrass, North Dakota, is December, when snow falls for 13.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.98" (101mm) of snow.

In Bluegrass, North Dakota, in December, snow falls for 13.6 days, with typically accumulated 3.98" (101mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in December in Bluegrass is 8h and 35min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, in Bluegrass, sunrise is at 8:31 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

The months with the least sunshine in Bluegrass are January and December, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Bluegrass is 4h.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Bluegrass is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Bluegrass, ND

  • Average high temperature in December: 23.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Bluegrass, 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 (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Bluegrass, ND

  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

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 (8.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Bluegrass, 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 (53%).

Average rainfall in December
Bluegrass, ND

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Bluegrass, ND

  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bluegrass, ND

  • Average snowfall in December: 3.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bluegrass, ND

  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bluegrass, ND

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 36min

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 months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bluegrass, ND

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Bluegrass, ND

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Bluegrass, ND

  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Bluegrass, 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).