December weather forecastMayville, ND
December
Weather in December
December is the gatekeeper of the harsh winter in Mayville. The plunge in the low temperature further to 8.6°F (-13°C) cements December as the harbinger of winter. Its shorter days and long chilly nights are all symptoms of the winter months ahead. The increase in both snowfall and cloud cover set the pace for severe winter conditions with limited daylight. December, with its Christmas spirit and snowy landscapes, is a month that paints a picturesque winter scene.Temperature
The arrival of December signals a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cold 36°F (2.2°C) in November to a subzero cold 19.8°F (-6.8°C). December's nights in Mayville observe an average temperature of 8.6°F (-13°C).Humidity
In Mayville, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 3.2 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 101.8 rainfall days, and 18.23" (463mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 14 days and typically aggregates up to 4.25" (108mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December in Mayville, North Dakota, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3.4h.UV index
In Mayville, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Mayville, ND
- Average high temperature in December: 19.8°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 8.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Mayville, 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
Mayville, ND
- Average wind speed in December: 10mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Mayville, ND
- Average humidity in December: 88%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (61%).
Average rainfall in December
Mayville, ND
- Average rainfall in December: 0.79"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.5").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.55").
Average rainfall days in December
Mayville, ND
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Mayville, ND
- Average snowfall in December: 4.25"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Mayville, ND
- Average snowfall days in December: 14 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mayville, ND
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Mayville, ND
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Mayville, ND
- Average UV index in December: 2
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 November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Mayville, ND
- Average cloud cover in December: 62
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in December
Mayville, 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).
