December weather forecast
Petersburg, ND

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Petersburg, North Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 8.2°F (-13.2°C) and 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Temperature

The onset of December witnesses a clear shift in the average high-temperature, dropping from a cold 35.2°F (1.8°C) in November to a freezing cold 18.7°F (-7.4°C). December brings Petersburg a consistent average low-temperature of 8.2°F (-13.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

In Petersburg, in December, during 1.9 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Petersburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 91.5 days and collects up to 15.31" (389mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Petersburg is December, when snow falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Petersburg, North Dakota, is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Petersburg, North Dakota, is 3.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Petersburg in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Petersburg, is 18.7°F (-7.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 8.2°F (-13.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Petersburg?

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How much does it rain in Petersburg in December?

In December, in Petersburg, North Dakota, the rain falls for 1.9 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Petersburg?

The month with the most snowfall in Petersburg is December, when snow falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Petersburg in December?

In December, in Petersburg, it is snowing for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 3.58" (91mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Petersburg?

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

How many hours of daylight does Petersburg have in December?

The average day length in December in Petersburg, North Dakota, is 8h and 27min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Petersburg?

On the first day of December in Petersburg, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Petersburg?

The average sunshine duration in December in Petersburg, North Dakota, is 3.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Petersburg?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Petersburg, ND

Average temperature in December - Petersburg, 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
Petersburg, ND

Average pressure in December - Petersburg, 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
Petersburg, ND

Average wind speed in December - Petersburg, 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
Petersburg, ND

Average humidity in December - Petersburg, 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
Petersburg, ND

Average rainfall in December - Petersburg, 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
Petersburg, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Petersburg, 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
Petersburg, ND

Average snowfall in December - Petersburg, 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
Petersburg, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Petersburg, 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
Petersburg, ND

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

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 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
Petersburg, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Petersburg, 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
Petersburg, ND

Average UV index in December - Petersburg, 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
Petersburg, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Petersburg, 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
Petersburg, ND

Average visibility in December - Petersburg, 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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