December weather forecastEssex, ND
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Essex, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 7.2°F (-13.8°C) and 18.1°F (-7.7°C).Temperature
Essex's weather experiences a significant temperature drop with the arrival of December, falling from an icy 34.2°F (1.2°C) in November to a freezing cold 18.1°F (-7.7°C). Essex records an average low of 7.2°F (-13.8°C) throughout the nights in December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Essex is 90%.Rainfall
In Essex, in December, during 2.1 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Essex, during the entire year, the rain falls for 95.3 days and collects up to 14.41" (366mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 15.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:25 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Essex, the average sunshine in December is 3.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: During December, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts 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. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Average temperature in December
Essex, ND
- Average high temperature in December: 18.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 7.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1°F).
Average pressure in December
Essex, 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
Essex, ND
- Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Essex, ND
- Average humidity in December: 90%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (58%).
Average rainfall in December
Essex, ND
- Average rainfall in December: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.44").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.43").
Average rainfall days in December
Essex, ND
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Essex, ND
- Average snowfall in December: 3.9"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Essex, ND
- Average snowfall days in December: 15.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Essex, 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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Essex, ND
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days
The months with the most sunshine days are August and September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).
Average UV index in December
Essex, ND
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is 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
Essex, ND
- Average cloud cover in December: 64
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in December
Essex, 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).
