December weather forecastRichardton, ND
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Richardton, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and 12.9°F (-10.6°C).Temperature
The average high-temperature exhibits a considerable decrease in December, dropping from a wintry 39.6°F (4.2°C) in November to a freezing cold 24.6°F (-4.1°C). Richardton experiences a steady low-temperature of 12.9°F (-10.6°C) throughout December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Richardton is 84%.Rainfall
In Richardton, during December, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Richardton, there are 90.5 rainfall days, and 13.78" (350mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Richardton, in December, snow falls for 10.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.64" (67mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Richardton, there are 56.7 snowfall days, and 19.72" (501mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:10 pm MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.UV index
January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Richardton, ND
- Average high temperature in December: 24.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 12.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Richardton, ND
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Richardton, ND
- Average wind speed in December: 11.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Richardton, ND
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (51%).
Average rainfall in December
Richardton, ND
- Average rainfall in December: 0.47"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").
Average rainfall days in December
Richardton, ND
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Richardton, ND
- Average snowfall in December: 2.64"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Richardton, ND
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Richardton, ND
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 36min
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: 4h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Richardton, ND
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Richardton, ND
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Richardton, ND
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in December
Richardton, ND
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
