December weather forecastEpping, ND
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Epping, North Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 10.6°F (-11.9°C) and 22.1°F (-5.5°C).Temperature
The arrival of December signals a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from an icy 37.4°F (3°C) in November to a freezing cold 22.1°F (-5.5°C). In Epping, the nighttime temperature averages to an extreme cold 10.6°F (-11.9°C) during December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 87%.Rainfall
December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.5 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Epping, in December, snow falls for 9 days, with typically accumulated 1.93" (49mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 53.3 snowfall days, and 13.86" (352mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:44 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4h of sunshine.UV index
February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Epping, ND
- Average high temperature in December: 22.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (20.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 10.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (7°F).
Average pressure in December
Epping, ND
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Epping, ND
- Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Epping, ND
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (48%).
Average rainfall in December
Epping, ND
- Average rainfall in December: 0.35"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.35").
Average rainfall days in December
Epping, ND
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Epping, ND
- Average snowfall in December: 1.93"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Epping, ND
- Average snowfall days in December: 9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Epping, 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: 4h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Epping, ND
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Epping, ND
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Epping, ND
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 19).
Average visibility in December
Epping, ND
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).
