December weather forecast
Napoleon, ND

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Napoleon, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and min 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

Temperature

Napoleon's transition into December marks a considerable drop in the average high-temperature, moving down from an icy 38.7°F (3.7°C) in November to a subzero cold 23.2°F (-4.9°C). Throughout December, the temperature in Napoleon tends to fall to a consistent average low of 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.6 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 105.9 rainfall days, and 15" (381mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Napoleon. In December, it is snowing for 15.7 days. Throughout December, 3.98" (101mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Napoleon, North Dakota, there are 73.7 snowfall days, and 23.11" (587mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Napoleon.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, in Napoleon, sunrise is at 8:22 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Napoleon is 4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Napoleon, North Dakota, are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Napoleon in December?

During December, Napoleon experiences an average high-temperature of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and a low-temperature of 11.3°F (-11.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Napoleon?

In Napoleon, North Dakota, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December in Napoleon?

In Napoleon, North Dakota, during December, the rain falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Napoleon in December?

In December, in Napoleon, North Dakota, it is snowing for 15.7 days. Throughout December, 3.98" (101mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Napoleon?

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

How many hours of daylight does Napoleon have in December?

In Napoleon, North Dakota, the average day length in December is 8h and 39min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Napoleon?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:22 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Napoleon have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Napoleon is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Napoleon?

The months with the lowest UV index in Napoleon, North Dakota, are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Napoleon?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Napoleon is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Napoleon, ND

Average temperature in December - Napoleon, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.3°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 (6.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Napoleon, ND

Average pressure in December - Napoleon, 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 (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Napoleon, ND

Average wind speed in December - Napoleon, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Napoleon, ND

Average humidity in December - Napoleon, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (55%).

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Average rainfall in December
Napoleon, ND

Average rainfall in December - Napoleon, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in December
Napoleon, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Napoleon, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Napoleon, ND

Average snowfall in December - Napoleon, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Napoleon, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Napoleon, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Napoleon, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Napoleon, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Napoleon, ND

Average UV index in December - Napoleon, ND
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Napoleon, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Napoleon, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).

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Average visibility in December
Napoleon, ND

Average visibility in December - Napoleon, 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).

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