December weather forecastEckelson, ND
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Eckelson, North Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 9.7°F (-12.4°C) and 20.3°F (-6.5°C).Temperature
The onset of December witnesses a clear shift in the average high-temperature, dropping from a wintry 36.9°F (2.7°C) in November to a subzero cold 20.3°F (-6.5°C). The average low-temperature, in December, is a frigid cold 9.7°F (-12.4°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 89%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 2.2 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 94.8 rainfall days, and 14.92" (379mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Eckelson are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Eckelson. Snow falls for 13.9 days and accumulates 3.11" (79mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Eckelson, North Dakota, the average sunshine in December is 3.4h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Eckelson. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Average temperature in December
Eckelson, ND
- Average high temperature in December: 20.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 9.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Eckelson, 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 (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Eckelson, ND
- Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Eckelson, 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 (61%).
Average rainfall in December
Eckelson, ND
- Average rainfall in December: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").
Average rainfall days in December
Eckelson, ND
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Eckelson, ND
- Average snowfall in December: 3.11"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.11").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Eckelson, ND
- Average snowfall days in December: 13.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Eckelson, ND
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 36min
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 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Eckelson, ND
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Eckelson, 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
Eckelson, ND
- Average cloud cover in December: 63
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in December
Eckelson, 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).
