December weather forecastMapleton, ND
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Mapleton, North Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and 10.4°F (-12°C).Temperature
The shift into December brings a noticeable decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C) in November to a freezing cold 20.8°F (-6.2°C). Mapleton observes an average low-temperature of 10.4°F (-12°C) during December nights.Humidity
In Mapleton, North Dakota, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.Rainfall
In December, in Mapleton, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Mapleton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 102.6 days and collects up to 17.8" (452mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Mapleton are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 15.6 days and accumulates 3.74" (95mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Mapleton. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mapleton, ND
- Average high temperature in December: 20.8°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 10.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Mapleton, ND
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
Mapleton, ND
- Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Mapleton, 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 (62%).
Average rainfall in December
Mapleton, ND
- Average rainfall in December: 0.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in December
Mapleton, ND
- Average rainfall days in December: 3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Mapleton, ND
- Average snowfall in December: 3.74"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Mapleton, ND
- Average snowfall days in December: 15.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mapleton, 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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Mapleton, ND
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).
Average UV index in December
Mapleton, 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
Mapleton, ND
- Average cloud cover in December: 61
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in December
Mapleton, 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).
