December weather forecastForest River, ND
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Forest River, North Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 7.5°F (-13.6°C) and 18.3°F (-7.6°C).Temperature
December is characterized by a noticeable reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from an icy 34.9°F (1.6°C) in November to a subzero cold 18.3°F (-7.6°C). Throughout the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 7.5°F (-13.6°C) is noted in Forest River.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 89%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Forest River, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.8 days and collects up to 15.83" (402mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 14 days and typically aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3.8h.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Forest River is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Forest River, ND
- Average high temperature in December: 18.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 7.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Forest River, ND
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Forest River, ND
- Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Forest River, 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 (59%).
Average rainfall in December
Forest River, ND
- Average rainfall in December: 0.79"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.55").
Average rainfall days in December
Forest River, ND
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Forest River, ND
- Average snowfall in December: 3.94"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Forest River, ND
- Average snowfall days in December: 14 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Forest River, 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 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Forest River, ND
- Average sunshine days in December: 17 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Forest River, ND
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Forest River, ND
- Average cloud cover in December: 61
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in December
Forest River, 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).
