December weather forecastForfar, ND
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Forfar, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and 9.1°F (-12.7°C).Temperature
The start of December signals a considerable reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a wintry 35.4°F (1.9°C) in November to a freezing cold 20.3°F (-6.5°C). Forfar usually reports an average low-temperature of 9.1°F (-12.7°C) during the month of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 88%.Rainfall
In Forfar, North Dakota, in December, during 2.9 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 104.5 rainfall days, and 16.1" (409mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Forfar, North Dakota, it is snowing for 14 days. Throughout December, 3.46" (88mm) of snow is accumulated. In Forfar, during the entire year, snow falls for 74.4 days and aggregates up to 21.42" (544mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:37 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine in Forfar are January and December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Forfar is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Forfar, ND
- Average high temperature in December: 20.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 9.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Forfar, 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 (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Forfar, ND
- Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Forfar, ND
- Average humidity in December: 88%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (54%).
Average rainfall in December
Forfar, ND
- Average rainfall in December: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.51").
Average rainfall days in December
Forfar, ND
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Forfar, ND
- Average snowfall in December: 3.46"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Forfar, 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
Forfar, 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 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Forfar, ND
- Average sunshine days in December: 17 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Forfar, 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 and November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Forfar, ND
- Average cloud cover in December: 61
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in December
Forfar, 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).
