December weather forecast
Pettibone, ND

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Pettibone, North Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 8.2°F (-13.2°C) and 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December signals a clear reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from an icy 35.8°F (2.1°C) in November to a freezing cold 20.1°F (-6.6°C). In Pettibone, the December nights cool down to an average low of 8.2°F (-13.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 2.2 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Pettibone, there are 87.8 rainfall days, and 15.83" (402mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Pettibone. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13.6 days and accumulates 4.49" (114mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Pettibone is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, in Pettibone, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Pettibone is 3.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Pettibone?

December temperatures in Pettibone, North Dakota, vary between a high-temperature of 20.1°F (-6.6°C) and a low-temperature of 8.2°F (-13.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Pettibone?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Pettibone?

In Pettibone, during December, the rain falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Pettibone?

The month with the most snowfall in Pettibone is December, when snow falls for 13.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.49" (114mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Pettibone?

In Pettibone, North Dakota, in December, during 13.6 snowfall days, 4.49" (114mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pettibone?

December has the shortest days of the year in Pettibone, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December is 8h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Pettibone?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Pettibone have in December?

In Pettibone, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Pettibone?

The months with the lowest UV index in Pettibone are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Pettibone?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pettibone, ND

Average temperature in December - Pettibone, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.1°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 8.2°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 (2.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Pettibone, ND

Average pressure in December - Pettibone, ND
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Pettibone, ND

Average wind speed in December - Pettibone, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Pettibone, ND

Average humidity in December - Pettibone, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

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
Pettibone, ND

Average rainfall in December - Pettibone, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in December
Pettibone, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Pettibone, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Pettibone, ND

Average snowfall in December - Pettibone, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.49"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Pettibone, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Pettibone, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.6 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
Pettibone, ND

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pettibone, 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: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Pettibone, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Pettibone, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13 days).

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Average UV index in December
Pettibone, ND

Average UV index in December - Pettibone, 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 January, February and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Pettibone, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Pettibone, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in December
Pettibone, ND

Average visibility in December - Pettibone, 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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