December weather forecast
Frontier, ND

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Frontier, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 10°F (-12.2°C) and an average high of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Temperature

December signals a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from November's icy 37.8°F (3.2°C) to a freezing cold 20.7°F (-6.3°C). An average low-temperature of 10°F (-12.2°C) is expected during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

In Frontier, during December, the rain falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation. In Frontier, during the entire year, the rain falls for 102.5 days and collects up to 17.17" (436mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Frontier are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 13.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Frontier?

In Frontier, 20.7°F (-6.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 10°F (-12.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Frontier?

In Frontier, North Dakota, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December in Frontier?

In Frontier, North Dakota, during December, the rain falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Frontier?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 13.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Frontier?

In Frontier, North Dakota, in December, snow falls for 13.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Frontier?

The month with the shortest days in Frontier is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Frontier?

The average day length in December in Frontier, North Dakota, is 8h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Frontier?

On the first day of December in Frontier, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Frontier have in December?

In Frontier, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Frontier?

The months with the lowest UV index in Frontier, North Dakota, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Frontier?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Frontier, North Dakota, is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Frontier, ND

Average temperature in December - Frontier, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.7°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Frontier, ND

Average pressure in December - Frontier, 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 (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Frontier, ND

Average wind speed in December - Frontier, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Frontier, ND

Average humidity in December - Frontier, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (63%).

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Average rainfall in December
Frontier, ND

Average rainfall in December - Frontier, 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 January (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in December
Frontier, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Frontier, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Frontier, ND

Average snowfall in December - Frontier, 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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Frontier, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Frontier, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Frontier, ND

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Frontier, ND
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Frontier, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Frontier, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Frontier, ND

Average UV index in December - Frontier, ND
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Frontier, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Frontier, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in December
Frontier, ND

Average visibility in December - Frontier, 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).

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