December weather forecast
Hettinger, ND

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Hettinger, North Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

Temperature

Hettinger's weather undergoes a significant change with the arrival of December, as the average high-temperature drops from an icy 41.2°F (5.1°C) in November to a subzero cold 26.2°F (-3.2°C). During the month of December, Hettinger's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

Humidity

In Hettinger, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Hettinger, North Dakota, in December, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 104.8 rainfall days, and 15.2" (386mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, October through December are months with snowfall in Hettinger, North Dakota. In Hettinger, in December, during 12.5 snowfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Hettinger, during the entire year, snow falls for 67.2 days and aggregates up to 24.69" (627mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Hettinger, North Dakota, is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:06 pm. On the last day of December, in Hettinger, North Dakota, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:15 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Hettinger is 4.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Hettinger in December?

During December, Hettinger experiences an average high-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and a low-temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hettinger?

In Hettinger, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in Hettinger in December?

In Hettinger, North Dakota, during December, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Hettinger in December?

In Hettinger, during December, snow falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hettinger?

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Hettinger, North Dakota.

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

In December, the average day length in Hettinger, North Dakota, is 8h and 43min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Hettinger?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:15 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hettinger?

In Hettinger, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Hettinger?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hettinger, ND

Average temperature in December - Hettinger, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).

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Average pressure in December
Hettinger, ND

Average pressure in December - Hettinger, ND
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Hettinger, ND

Average wind speed in December - Hettinger, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and October (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Hettinger, ND

Average humidity in December - Hettinger, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (50%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hettinger, ND

Average rainfall in December - Hettinger, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.48").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in December
Hettinger, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Hettinger, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Hettinger, ND

Average snowfall in December - Hettinger, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Hettinger, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Hettinger, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

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

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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Hettinger, ND

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Hettinger, ND

Average UV index in December - Hettinger, ND
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Hettinger, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Hettinger, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in December
Hettinger, ND

Average visibility in December - Hettinger, ND
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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