December weather forecast
New Salem, ND

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Weather in December

The frigid claws of winter tighten their grip on New Salem in December. Amid the holiday festivities, it's important to stay prepared for the town’s harshest winter temperatures. Snowfall covers the city, creating a winter wonderland and setting the stage for diverse winter sports. This month is one of the cloudiest, signaling a further decrease in daylight hours. The weather conditions reach an extreme of high snowfall and low temperatures — 3.31" (84mm) and 23°F (-5°C) respectively.

Temperature

As November transitions into December, New Salem sees a clear drop in the average high-temperature, declining from an icy 38.5°F (3.6°C) to a subzero cold 23°F (-5°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 11.3°F (-11.5°C) is expected.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In New Salem, during December, the rain falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in New Salem, there are 94.3 rainfall days, and 14.29" (363mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall in New Salem. Snow falls for 12.8 days and accumulates 3.31" (84mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in New Salem is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in New Salem, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:30 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

Sunshine

In New Salem, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in December transforms into the following instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in New Salem?

In December, in New Salem, the average high-temperature is 23°F (-5°C), and the average low-temperature is 11.3°F (-11.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in New Salem?

The average relative humidity in December in New Salem is 87%.

How much does it rain in New Salem in December?

In New Salem, in December, during 2.9 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in New Salem?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 12.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in New Salem in December?

In New Salem, in December, during 12.8 snowfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in New Salem?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does New Salem have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in New Salem?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:30 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does New Salem have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in New Salem?

November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in New Salem.

What is the UV index reading in December in New Salem?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in New Salem, North Dakota, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
New Salem, ND

Average temperature in December - New Salem, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 23°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°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 (6.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
New Salem, ND

Average pressure in December - New Salem, 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
New Salem, ND

Average wind speed in December - New Salem, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
New Salem, ND

Average humidity in December - New Salem, 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 (55%).

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Average rainfall in December
New Salem, ND

Average rainfall in December - New Salem, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in December
New Salem, ND

Average rainfall days in December - New Salem, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
New Salem, ND

Average snowfall in December - New Salem, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
New Salem, ND

Average snowfall days in December - New Salem, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.8 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
New Salem, ND

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - New Salem, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
New Salem, ND

Average sunshine days in December - New Salem, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
New Salem, ND

Average UV index in December - New Salem, 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 November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
New Salem, ND

Average cloud cover in December - New Salem, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

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

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Average visibility in December
New Salem, ND

Average visibility in December - New Salem, 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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