December weather forecastRawson, ND
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Rawson, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 11.3°F (-11.5°C) and max 23.2°F (-4.9°C).Temperature
As Rawson transitions into December, a noticeable drop in the average high-temperature is observed, falling from a cold 37.8°F (3.2°C) in November to a subzero cold 23.2°F (-4.9°C). Throughout the month of December, Rawson observes an average nighttime temperature of 11.3°F (-11.5°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.Rainfall
In Rawson, North Dakota, in December, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Rawson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 91.6 days and collects up to 12.64" (321mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Rawson are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.2 days and accumulates 3.07" (78mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:03 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:11 pm MST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 4h of sunshine.UV index
February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in December transforms into the following instructions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Rawson, ND
- Average high temperature in December: 23.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 11.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Rawson, ND
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Rawson, ND
- Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Rawson, ND
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (49%).
Average rainfall in December
Rawson, ND
- Average rainfall in December: 0.51"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.85").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.43").
Average rainfall days in December
Rawson, ND
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Rawson, ND
- Average snowfall in December: 3.07"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Rawson, ND
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rawson, 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: 4h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Rawson, ND
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Rawson, ND
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Rawson, ND
- Average cloud cover in December: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 19).
Average visibility in December
Rawson, ND
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).
