December weather forecastColfax, ND
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Colfax, North Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 11.7°F (-11.3°C) and 22.1°F (-5.5°C).Temperature
Colfax experiences a noticeable temperature shift with the start of December, with average high-temperatures moving from an icy 38.1°F (3.4°C) in November to a freezing cold 22.1°F (-5.5°C). Colfax experiences an average low-temperature reading of 11.7°F (-11.3°C) throughout December.Humidity
In Colfax, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.Rainfall
In Colfax, in December, during 3.5 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Colfax, North Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.1 days and collects up to 18.23" (463mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 14.5 days and accumulates 4.17" (106mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Colfax, the average sunshine in December is 3.5h.UV index
January, February, November 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 vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: During December, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Colfax, ND
- Average high temperature in December: 22.1°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 (17.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 11.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Colfax, ND
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Colfax, ND
- Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Colfax, ND
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (64%).
Average rainfall in December
Colfax, ND
- Average rainfall in December: 0.79"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.59").
Average rainfall days in December
Colfax, ND
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Colfax, ND
- Average snowfall in December: 4.17"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Colfax, ND
- Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Colfax, ND
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Colfax, ND
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Colfax, ND
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Colfax, ND
- Average cloud cover in December: 63
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in December
Colfax, ND
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (5mi).
