December weather forecastPetersburg, ND
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Petersburg, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and 8.2°F (-13.2°C).Temperature
With the onset of December, Petersburg experiences a distinct temperature drop, with the average high-temperature reducing from November's icy 35.2°F (1.8°C) to a freezing cold 18.7°F (-7.4°C). Throughout December, Petersburg witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 8.2°F (-13.2°C).Humidity
In Petersburg, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.Rainfall
In December, in Petersburg, the rain falls for 1.9 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Petersburg, North Dakota, 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. 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, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3.7h.UV index
In Petersburg, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Petersburg, ND
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 30min
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 42min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
