December weather forecastBottineau, ND
December
Weather in December
Residents of Bottineau, North Dakota, conclude their year amidst heavy snowfall, measuring up to 4.13" (105mm). The day shrinks to the shortest span of daylight in the year, casting long evening shadows. Bottineau settles into a hushed serenity under a blanket of snow, as winter takes hold. As the city gears up for the holiday season, every snowflake adds to the festive charm. With clouds dominating the sky, the bite of the wind serves as a reminder of the chill in the peak winter month.Temperature
As December begins in Bottineau, there is a noticeable decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from an icy 32.9°F (0.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 17.6°F (-8°C). December nights in Bottineau, North Dakota, experience a consistent temperature drop to an extreme cold 6.4°F (-14.2°C).Humidity
In Bottineau, the average relative humidity in December is 91%.Rainfall
In Bottineau, North Dakota, during December, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. In Bottineau, during the entire year, the rain falls for 106.7 days and collects up to 17.05" (433mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Bottineau, in December, during 16.7 snowfall days, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Bottineau, during the entire year, snow falls for 90.1 days and aggregates up to 24.17" (614mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Bottineau is December, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:34 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Bottineau, the average sunshine in December is 3.3h.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 minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Bottineau, ND
- Average high temperature in December: 17.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 6.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Bottineau, 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
Bottineau, ND
- Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Bottineau, ND
- Average humidity in December: 91%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (58%).
Average rainfall in December
Bottineau, ND
- Average rainfall in December: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.55").
Average rainfall days in December
Bottineau, ND
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Bottineau, ND
- Average snowfall in December: 4.13"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Bottineau, ND
- Average snowfall days in December: 16.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (16.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bottineau, ND
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 18min
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 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Bottineau, ND
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Bottineau, 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
Bottineau, ND
- Average cloud cover in December: 67
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in December
Bottineau, 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 and February (4mi).
