December weather forecast
Prairie Rose, ND

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Prairie Rose, North Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and an average low of 10°F (-12.2°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December marks a clear shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's icy 37.8°F (3.2°C) to a subzero cold 20.7°F (-6.3°C). December witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 10°F (-12.2°C) in Prairie Rose.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Prairie Rose is 88%.

Rainfall

In December, in Prairie Rose, the rain falls for 3.4 days. Throughout December, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 102.5 rainfall days, and 17.17" (436mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Prairie Rose. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13.5 days and accumulates 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, in Prairie Rose, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Prairie Rose, the average sunshine in December is 3.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. 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 December in Prairie Rose?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Prairie Rose, is 20.7°F (-6.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 10°F (-12.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Prairie Rose?

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

How much does it rain in Prairie Rose in December?

In Prairie Rose, North Dakota, in December, it is raining for 3.4 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Prairie Rose?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Prairie Rose, North Dakota. Snow falls for 13.5 days and accumulates 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Prairie Rose?

In Prairie Rose, North Dakota, during December, snow falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Prairie Rose?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Prairie Rose?

In December, the average day length in Prairie Rose, North Dakota, is 8h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Prairie Rose?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, in Prairie Rose, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Prairie Rose?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Prairie Rose?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Prairie Rose, North Dakota.

What is the UV index reading in December in Prairie Rose?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Prairie Rose, North Dakota, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Prairie Rose, ND

Average temperature in December - Prairie Rose, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.7°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Prairie Rose, ND

Average pressure in December - Prairie Rose, 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 (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Prairie Rose, ND

Average wind speed in December - Prairie Rose, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Prairie Rose, ND

Average humidity in December - Prairie Rose, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (63%).

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Average rainfall in December
Prairie Rose, ND

Average rainfall in December - Prairie Rose, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in December
Prairie Rose, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Prairie Rose, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Prairie Rose, ND

Average snowfall in December - Prairie Rose, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Prairie Rose, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Prairie Rose, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Prairie Rose, ND

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Prairie Rose, 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 2min

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
Prairie Rose, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Prairie Rose, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Prairie Rose, ND

Average UV index in December - Prairie Rose, ND
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Prairie Rose, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Prairie Rose, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in December
Prairie Rose, ND

Average visibility in December - Prairie Rose, 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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