December weather forecastSheldon, ND
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Sheldon, North Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 12.2°F (-11°C) and max 21.9°F (-5.6°C).Temperature
December's arrival sees a clear drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from November's icy 38.1°F (3.4°C) to a subzero cold 21.9°F (-5.6°C). December witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 12.2°F (-11°C).Humidity
In Sheldon, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.Rainfall
In Sheldon, in December, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sheldon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 102.2 days and collects up to 18.19" (462mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 15.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.86" (98mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, in Sheldon, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Sheldon, ND
- Average high temperature in December: 21.9°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°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 12.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5°F).
Average pressure in December
Sheldon, ND
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Sheldon, ND
- Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Sheldon, ND
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (62%).
Average rainfall in December
Sheldon, ND
- Average rainfall in December: 0.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days in December
Sheldon, ND
- Average rainfall days in December: 3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sheldon, ND
- Average snowfall in December: 3.86"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sheldon, ND
- Average snowfall days in December: 15.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sheldon, 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: 3h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sheldon, ND
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).
Average UV index in December
Sheldon, ND
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Sheldon, ND
- Average cloud cover in December: 60
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in December
Sheldon, ND
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (5mi).
