December weather forecastHastings, ND
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Hastings, North Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and an average low of 9.7°F (-12.4°C).Temperature
A clear reduction in the average high-temperature marks the arrival of December, falling from a cold 36.9°F (2.7°C) in November to a freezing cold 20.3°F (-6.5°C). Throughout December, the nighttime temperature averages to a frigid cold 9.7°F (-12.4°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Hastings is 89%.Rainfall
In Hastings, during December, the rain falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. In Hastings, during the entire year, the rain falls for 94.8 days and collects up to 14.92" (379mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Hastings are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 13.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.4h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Hastings, ND
- Average high temperature in December: 20.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 9.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Hastings, 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 (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Hastings, ND
- Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Hastings, 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 (61%).
Average rainfall in December
Hastings, ND
- Average rainfall in December: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").
Average rainfall days in December
Hastings, ND
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Hastings, ND
- Average snowfall in December: 3.11"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.11").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Hastings, ND
- Average snowfall days in December: 13.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hastings, ND
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 36min
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 24min
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 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Hastings, ND
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Hastings, 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, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Hastings, ND
- Average cloud cover in December: 63
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in December
Hastings, 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).
