December weather forecastFessenden, ND
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Fessenden, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.1°F (-6.6°C) and 8.2°F (-13.2°C).Temperature
December is marked by a significant decrease, with the average high-temperature retreating from an icy 35.4°F (1.9°C) in November to a freezing cold 20.1°F (-6.6°C). Fessenden records an average nighttime low-temperature of 8.2°F (-13.2°C) throughout December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 89%.Rainfall
In Fessenden, in December, during 3 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Fessenden, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.9 days and collects up to 17.32" (440mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 16 days and accumulates 4.84" (123mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:26 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.6h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Fessenden. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Fessenden, ND
- Average high temperature in December: 20.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 8.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3°F).
Average pressure in December
Fessenden, 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
Fessenden, ND
- Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Fessenden, 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 (57%).
Average rainfall in December
Fessenden, ND
- Average rainfall in December: 0.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").
Average rainfall days in December
Fessenden, ND
- Average rainfall days in December: 3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Fessenden, ND
- Average snowfall in December: 4.84"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Fessenden, ND
- Average snowfall days in December: 16 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (16 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fessenden, ND
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 36min
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 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Fessenden, ND
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Fessenden, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Fessenden, ND
- Average cloud cover in December: 63
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in December
Fessenden, 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).
