December weather forecastGreat Bend, ND
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Great Bend, North Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 11.7°F (-11.3°C) and an average high of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).Temperature
December is characterized by a clear drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's icy 38.3°F (3.5°C) to a freezing cold 22.3°F (-5.4°C). In December, Great Bend records an average nighttime temperature of 11.7°F (-11.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Great Bend is 87%.Rainfall
In December, in Great Bend, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 108.3 rainfall days, and 18.78" (477mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Great Bend are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 14.7 days and typically aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Great Bend, the average sunshine in December is 3.5h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Great Bend, North Dakota. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Great Bend, ND
- Average high temperature in December: 22.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 11.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Great Bend, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Great Bend, ND
- Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Great Bend, ND
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and September (65%).
Average rainfall in December
Great Bend, ND
- Average rainfall in December: 0.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days in December
Great Bend, ND
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Great Bend, ND
- Average snowfall in December: 4.17"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Great Bend, ND
- Average snowfall days in December: 14.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (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
Great Bend, 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: 3h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Great Bend, ND
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Great Bend, 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, February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Great Bend, ND
- Average cloud cover in December: 63
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).
Average visibility in December
Great Bend, ND
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (5mi).
