December weather forecastDrayton, ND
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Drayton, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and 7.5°F (-13.6°C).Temperature
With the onset of December, Drayton experiences a noticeable temperature shift, with the average high-temperature receding from a wintry 34.9°F (1.6°C) in November to a subzero cold 18.3°F (-7.6°C). In Drayton, the nighttime temperature averages to a frigid cold 7.5°F (-13.6°C) during December.Humidity
In Drayton, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.Rainfall
In Drayton, North Dakota, during December, the rain falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 97.8 rainfall days, and 15.83" (402mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall in Drayton. Snow falls for 14 days and accumulates 3.94" (100mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Drayton, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of December in Drayton, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.8h.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Drayton, ND
- Average high temperature in December: 18.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 7.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Drayton, ND
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Drayton, ND
- Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Drayton, ND
- Average humidity in December: 89%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (59%).
Average rainfall in December
Drayton, ND
- Average rainfall in December: 0.79"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.55").
Average rainfall days in December
Drayton, ND
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Drayton, ND
- Average snowfall in December: 3.94"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Drayton, ND
- Average snowfall days in December: 14 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Drayton, 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 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Drayton, ND
- Average sunshine days in December: 17 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Drayton, ND
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Drayton, ND
- Average cloud cover in December: 61
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in December
Drayton, 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).
