December weather forecastFort Yates, ND
December
Weather in December
December encapsulates Fort Yates in a winter wonderland. The temperature fluctuates from a chilly 14.4°F (-9.8°C) to a not-so-warm 25.7°F (-3.5°C). The ground is graced by snowfall with an average of 3.39" (86mm). The sunlight dwindles as shorter days return, adding to the mystical winter ambiance. The end of the year comes with invigorating cold breezes and snowflakes dancing in the December skies, wrapping up the climatic journey in Fort Yates for the year.Temperature
December is characterized by a noticeable reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C) in November to a subzero cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C). An average minimum temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C) is recorded during the month of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Fort Yates is 83%.Rainfall
In December, in Fort Yates, the rain falls for 2.7 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 89.4 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Fort Yates. In Fort Yates, during December, snow falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 49.4 snowfall days, and 19.09" (485mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Fort Yates.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:07 pm MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Fort Yates are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Fort Yates, ND
- Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 14.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).
Average pressure in December
Fort Yates, ND
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Fort Yates, ND
- Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Fort Yates, ND
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).
Average rainfall in December
Fort Yates, ND
- Average rainfall in December: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in December
Fort Yates, ND
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Fort Yates, ND
- Average snowfall in December: 3.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Fort Yates, ND
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fort Yates, ND
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Fort Yates, ND
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Fort Yates, ND
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Fort Yates, ND
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).
Average visibility in December
Fort Yates, ND
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
