December weather forecast
Cartwright, ND

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Cartwright, North Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and an average low of 12.7°F (-10.7°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Cartwright's average high-temperature witnesses a clear drop, receding from November's cold 39.4°F (4.1°C) to a freezing cold 24.6°F (-4.1°C). An average minimum temperature of 12.7°F (-10.7°C) marks the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Cartwright is 84%.

Rainfall

In Cartwright, in December, during 3.5 rainfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 85.7 rainfall days, and 8.5" (216mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Cartwright, in December, during 11.2 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Cartwright, North Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 56.1 days and aggregates up to 8.94" (227mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Cartwright, North Dakota, 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

In Cartwright, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

In Cartwright, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Cartwright?

In December, in Cartwright, the average high-temperature is 24.6°F (-4.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 12.7°F (-10.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Cartwright?

In Cartwright, North Dakota, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How much does it rain in Cartwright in December?

In Cartwright, North Dakota, in December, during 3.5 rainfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Cartwright?

In Cartwright, North Dakota, in December, during 11.2 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cartwright?

The month with the shortest days in Cartwright is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Cartwright have in December?

In December, the average day length in Cartwright is 8h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Cartwright?

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.

How long on average sun shines in December in Cartwright?

In Cartwright, North Dakota, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

How high is the UV index in December in Cartwright?

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

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).

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Average pressure in December
Cartwright, ND

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Cartwright, ND

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).

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Average humidity in December
Cartwright, ND

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Cartwright, ND

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Cartwright, ND

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Cartwright, ND

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Cartwright, ND

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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cartwright, ND
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 3min

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 3min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Cartwright, ND

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).

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Average UV index in December
Cartwright, ND

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Cartwright, ND

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).

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Average visibility in December
Cartwright, ND

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).

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