December weather forecastDes Lacs, ND
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Des Lacs, North Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 9.3°F (-12.6°C) and 20.3°F (-6.5°C).Temperature
As December arrives, a noticeable drop in the average high-temperature is witnessed, moving from a wintry 35.6°F (2°C) in November to a freezing cold 20.3°F (-6.5°C). Des Lacs usually reports an average low-temperature of 9.3°F (-12.6°C) during the month of December.Humidity
In Des Lacs, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.Rainfall
In Des Lacs, during December, the rain falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. 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 December, it is snowing for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is accumulated. In Des Lacs, North Dakota, 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 in Des Lacs is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:37 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Des Lacs, 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).
Average pressure in December
Des Lacs, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Des Lacs, 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).
Average humidity in December
Des Lacs, 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%).
Average rainfall in December
Des Lacs, 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").
Average rainfall days in December
Des Lacs, 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).
Average snowfall in December
Des Lacs, 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").
Average snowfall days in December
Des Lacs, 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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Des Lacs, ND
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 24min
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 48min
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).
Average sunshine days in December
Des Lacs, 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).
Average UV index in December
Des Lacs, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Des Lacs, 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).
Average visibility in December
Des Lacs, 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).
