December weather forecastCartwright, ND
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Cartwright, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 12.7°F (-10.7°C) and max 24.6°F (-4.1°C).Temperature
The beginning of December marks a clear shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's icy 39.4°F (4.1°C) to a freezing cold 24.6°F (-4.1°C). Cartwright sees an average low-temperature of 12.7°F (-10.7°C) during December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 84%.Rainfall
In Cartwright, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 85.7 rainfall days, and 8.5" (216mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 56.1 snowfall days, and 8.94" (227mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:13 pm MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in December in Cartwright is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cartwright, ND
- Average high temperature in December: 24.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 12.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Cartwright, ND
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Cartwright, ND
- Average wind speed in December: 10mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Cartwright, ND
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (45%).
Average rainfall in December
Cartwright, ND
- Average rainfall in December: 0.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").
Average rainfall days in December
Cartwright, ND
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (11.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Cartwright, ND
- Average snowfall in December: 1.65"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Cartwright, ND
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cartwright, ND
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 30min
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 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Cartwright, ND
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (15.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Cartwright, ND
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Cartwright, ND
- Average cloud cover in December: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 18).
Average visibility in December
Cartwright, ND
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
