December weather forecastDerrick, ND
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Derrick, North Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 5.9°F (-14.5°C) and 16.5°F (-8.6°C).Temperature
In Derrick, the average high-temperature in December significantly decreases from a cold 32.7°F (0.4°C) in November to a subzero cold 16.5°F (-8.6°C). The low-temperature average for Derrick during December stands at a frigid cold 5.9°F (-14.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 91%.Rainfall
In Derrick, in December, it is raining for 2.8 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Derrick, North Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.9 days and collects up to 16.69" (424mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 16.8 days and accumulates 4.09" (104mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:25 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Derrick, ND
- Average high temperature in December: 16.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 5.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Derrick, 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 (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Derrick, ND
- Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Derrick, 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 (60%).
Average rainfall in December
Derrick, ND
- Average rainfall in December: 0.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.99").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").
Average rainfall days in December
Derrick, ND
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Derrick, ND
- Average snowfall in December: 4.09"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Derrick, ND
- Average snowfall days in December: 16.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Derrick, ND
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 24min
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 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Derrick, ND
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Derrick, 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, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Derrick, ND
- Average cloud cover in December: 66
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in December
Derrick, 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).
