December weather forecast
Ralston, ND

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ralston, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 9.3°F (-12.6°C) and an average high of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December sees a distinct decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from an icy 35.6°F (2°C) to a freezing cold 20.3°F (-6.5°C). Nighttime temperatures in Ralston consistently average a frigid cold 9.3°F (-12.6°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In December, in Ralston, the rain falls for 2.2 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ralston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 89.5 days and collects up to 13.94" (354mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ralston, North Dakota, during December, snow falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Ralston, there are 58.4 snowfall days, and 16.22" (412mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Ralston is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:36 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Ralston is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Ralston?

Ralston in December has an average high-temperature of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 9.3°F (-12.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ralston?

In December, the average relative humidity in Ralston is 87%.

How much does it rain in Ralston in December?

In Ralston, North Dakota, during December, the rain falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Ralston?

In December, it is snowing for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ralston?

The month with the shortest days in Ralston is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.

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

In Ralston, North Dakota, the average day length in December is 8h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Ralston?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ralston, sunrise is at 8:36 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Ralston?

The months with the least sunshine in Ralston are January and December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Ralston?

In Ralston, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

How high is the UV index in December in Ralston?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Ralston is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ralston, ND

Average temperature in December - Ralston, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Ralston, ND

Average pressure in December - Ralston, 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 (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Ralston, ND

Average wind speed in December - Ralston, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

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 (8.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Ralston, ND

Average humidity in December - Ralston, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (54%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ralston, ND

Average rainfall in December - Ralston, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in December
Ralston, ND

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Ralston, ND

Average snowfall in December - Ralston, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Ralston, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Ralston, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12 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
Ralston, ND

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ralston, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ralston, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Ralston, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Ralston, ND

Average UV index in December - Ralston, ND
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Ralston, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Ralston, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).

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Average visibility in December
Ralston, ND

Average visibility in December - Ralston, 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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