December weather forecast
Burlington, ND

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Burlington, North Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and an average low of 9.3°F (-12.6°C).

Temperature

December's arrival is marked by a notable drop in high-temperatures, falling from an icy 35.6°F (2°C) in November to a subzero cold 20.3°F (-6.5°C). Burlington, in December, experiences an average temperature of 9.3°F (-12.6°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Burlington is 87%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 2.2 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 89.5 rainfall days, and 13.94" (354mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Burlington. In Burlington, in December, snow falls for 11.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.72" (69mm) of snow. In Burlington, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.4 days and aggregates up to 16.22" (412mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Burlington, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:36 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Burlington.

UV index

In Burlington, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Burlington?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Burlington, North Dakota, are 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and 9.3°F (-12.6°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Burlington?

The average relative humidity in December in Burlington, North Dakota, is 87%.

How much does it rain in Burlington in December?

In Burlington, during December, the rain falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Burlington?

In Burlington, North Dakota, during December, snow falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Burlington?

With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Burlington.

What is the average length of the day in December in Burlington?

In December, the average day length in Burlington is 8h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Burlington?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:36 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Burlington?

The months with the least sunshine in Burlington, North Dakota, are January and December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Burlington?

In Burlington, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Burlington?

In Burlington, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Burlington, ND

Average temperature in December - Burlington, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Burlington, ND

Average pressure in December - Burlington, 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 (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Burlington, ND

Average wind speed in December - Burlington, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Burlington, ND

Average humidity in December - Burlington, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (54%).

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Average rainfall in December
Burlington, ND

Average rainfall in December - Burlington, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in December
Burlington, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Burlington, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Burlington, ND

Average snowfall in December - Burlington, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Burlington, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Burlington, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12 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
Burlington, ND

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Burlington, ND
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 2min

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 5min

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: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Burlington, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Burlington, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Burlington, ND

Average UV index in December - Burlington, 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 January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Burlington, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Burlington, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).

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Average visibility in December
Burlington, ND

Average visibility in December - Burlington, 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).

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