December weather forecastErie, ND
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Erie, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 10.4°F (-12°C) and 20.8°F (-6.2°C).Temperature
The onset of December brings a clear temperature shift, with the average high-temperature decreasing from a cold 37.6°F (3.1°C) in November to a freezing cold 20.8°F (-6.2°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 10.4°F (-12°C) is expected.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 88%.Rainfall
In Erie, during December, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 102.6 rainfall days, and 17.8" (452mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Erie are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Erie is December, when snow falls for 15.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, in Erie, North Dakota, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Erie.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Erie. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Erie, ND
- Average high temperature in December: 20.8°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 10.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Erie, ND
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Erie, ND
- Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph
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 (8.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Erie, ND
- Average humidity in December: 88%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (62%).
Average rainfall in December
Erie, ND
- Average rainfall in December: 0.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in December
Erie, ND
- Average rainfall days in December: 3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Erie, ND
- Average snowfall in December: 3.74"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Erie, ND
- Average snowfall days in December: 15.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Erie, 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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Erie, ND
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).
Average UV index in December
Erie, 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
Erie, ND
- Average cloud cover in December: 61
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in December
Erie, 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).
