December weather forecastBonetraill, ND

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bonetraill, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 10.6°F (-11.9°C) and 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature decreases considerably from an icy 37.4°F (3°C) in November to a subzero cold 22.1°F (-5.5°C). Bonetraill, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

Humidity

In Bonetraill, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 2.5 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 9 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated. In Bonetraill, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.3 days and aggregates up to 13.86" (352mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:26 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:46 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Bonetraill, North Dakota, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Bonetraill, in December, the average high-temperature is 22.1°F (-5.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 10.6°F (-11.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.5 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

In Bonetraill, in December, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Bonetraill, in December, snow falls for 9 days, with typically accumulated 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 8h and 23min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:26 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:46 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

With an average of 4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

The average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Bonetraill is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Bonetraill, ND

  • Average high temperature in December: 22.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (20.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (7°F).

Average pressure in December
Bonetraill, 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
Bonetraill, ND

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Bonetraill, ND

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (48%).

Average rainfall in December
Bonetraill, ND

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Bonetraill, ND

  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bonetraill, ND

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bonetraill, ND

  • Average snowfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bonetraill, 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: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bonetraill, ND

  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Bonetraill, ND

  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Bonetraill, ND

  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in December
Bonetraill, 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).