December weather forecastFairdale, ND
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Fairdale, North Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 5.9°F (-14.5°C) and 16.5°F (-8.6°C).Temperature
The shift into December is marked by a considerable temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature dropping from a cold 32.7°F (0.4°C) in November to a subzero cold 16.5°F (-8.6°C). During December, the average low-temperature is a frigid cold 5.9°F (-14.5°C).Humidity
In Fairdale, the average relative humidity in December is 91%.Rainfall
In Fairdale, during December, the rain falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105.9 rainfall days, and 16.69" (424mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 16.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Fairdale, 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. 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. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Fairdale, ND
- Average high temperature in December: 16.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 5.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Fairdale, ND
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Fairdale, ND
- Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Fairdale, ND
- Average humidity in December: 91%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (60%).
Average rainfall in December
Fairdale, ND
- Average rainfall in December: 0.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.99").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").
Average rainfall days in December
Fairdale, ND
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Fairdale, ND
- Average snowfall in December: 4.09"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Fairdale, ND
- Average snowfall days in December: 16.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fairdale, 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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Fairdale, ND
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Fairdale, 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
Fairdale, ND
- Average cloud cover in December: 66
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in December
Fairdale, 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).
