December weather forecast
Northwood, ND

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Northwood, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 8.2°F (-13.2°C) and max 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Temperature

A notable decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, falling from a wintry 35.2°F (1.8°C) in November to a freezing cold 18.7°F (-7.4°C). Northwood experiences an average low-temperature reading of 8.2°F (-13.2°C) throughout December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In Northwood, during December, the rain falls for 1.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. In Northwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 91.5 days and collects up to 15.31" (389mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Northwood. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Northwood, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Northwood is 3.7h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Northwood is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Northwood?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Northwood, is 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 8.2°F (-13.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Northwood?

In Northwood, North Dakota, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How much does it rain in Northwood in December?

In Northwood, during December, the rain falls for 1.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Northwood?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Northwood in December?

In Northwood, North Dakota, during December, snow falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Northwood?

December has the shortest days of the year in Northwood, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Northwood?

In December, the average day length in Northwood, North Dakota, is 8h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Northwood?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Northwood?

In Northwood, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Northwood?

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

Average temperature in December - Northwood, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 18.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 8.2°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 (1.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Northwood, ND

Average pressure in December - Northwood, ND
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"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
Northwood, ND

Average wind speed in December - Northwood, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Northwood, ND

Average humidity in December - Northwood, 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 (60%).

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Average rainfall in December
Northwood, ND

Average rainfall in December - Northwood, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
Northwood, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Northwood, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Northwood, ND

Average snowfall in December - Northwood, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.58"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Northwood, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Northwood, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.5 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
Northwood, ND

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Northwood, ND
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 3min

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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Northwood, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Northwood, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Northwood, ND

Average UV index in December - Northwood, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Northwood, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Northwood, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in December
Northwood, ND

Average visibility in December - Northwood, 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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