December weather forecast
Park River, ND

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Park River, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 7°F (-13.9°C) and 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature exhibits a considerable decrease in December, dropping from a wintry 34.5°F (1.4°C) in November to a freezing cold 17.8°F (-7.9°C). Park River's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 7°F (-13.9°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In Park River, in December, it is raining for 3.1 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Park River, there are 99.8 rainfall days, and 16.46" (418mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Park River. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 13.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:22 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.7h.

UV index

In Park River, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Park River?

December temperatures in Park River vary between a high-temperature of 17.8°F (-7.9°C) and a low-temperature of 7°F (-13.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Park River?

In Park River, North Dakota, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

How many days does it rain in December in Park River?

In Park River, North Dakota, in December, during 3.1 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Park River?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13.4 days and accumulates 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Park River in December?

In Park River, during December, snow falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Park River?

December has the shortest days of the year in Park River, North Dakota, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Park River?

The average day length in December in Park River, North Dakota, is 8h and 24min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Park River?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, in Park River, North Dakota, sunrise is at 8:22 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Park River have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.7h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Park River?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Park River is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Park River, ND

Average temperature in December - Park River, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 17.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Park River, ND

Average pressure in December - Park River, 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
Park River, ND

Average wind speed in December - Park River, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Park River, ND

Average humidity in December - Park River, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (60%).

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Average rainfall in December
Park River, ND

Average rainfall in December - Park River, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in December
Park River, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Park River, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Park River, ND

Average snowfall in December - Park River, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.62"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Park River, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Park River, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Park River, ND

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Park River, ND
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • 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 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Park River, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Park River, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Park River, ND

Average UV index in December - Park River, ND
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Park River, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Park River, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in December
Park River, ND

Average visibility in December - Park River, 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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