December weather forecastMcGregor, ND

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in McGregor, North Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 10.6°F (-11.9°C) and an average high of 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Temperature

McGregor's December weather is marked by a distinct drop in high-temperatures, declining from an icy 37.4°F (3°C) in November to a freezing cold 22.1°F (-5.5°C). McGregor, in the month of December, anticipates a consistent average low-temperature of 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

Humidity

In McGregor, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.5 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 9 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in McGregor, there are 53.3 snowfall days, and 13.86" (352mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in McGregor.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:23 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:43 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in McGregor. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in McGregor, is 22.1°F (-5.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 10.6°F (-11.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

In McGregor, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

December is the month with the least rainfall in McGregor, North Dakota. Rain falls for 2.5 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

In McGregor, in December, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In McGregor, North Dakota, during December, snow falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

The month with the shortest days in McGregor is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.

In McGregor, North Dakota, the average day length in December is 8h and 22min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:23 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:43 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

The month with the least sunshine in McGregor, North Dakota, is December, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration in McGregor is 4h.

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in McGregor.

In McGregor, North Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
McGregor, ND

  • Average high temperature in December: 22.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (20.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (7°F).

Average pressure in December
McGregor, ND

  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
McGregor, ND

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.9mph).

Average humidity in December
McGregor, ND

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (48%).

Average rainfall in December
McGregor, ND

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
McGregor, ND

  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
McGregor, ND

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
McGregor, ND

  • Average snowfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
McGregor, ND

  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
McGregor, ND

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
McGregor, ND

  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in December
McGregor, ND

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).