December weather forecast
Stanley, ND

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Weather in December

December sees Stanley, North Dakota at its wintriest peak. The city enters a deep freeze and outdoor activities decrease significantly. With a recorded lowest temperature of 10°F (-12.2°C), it’s evident that Stanley is amidst full-fledged winter. Despite the biting cold, the pristine white snow covering the landscape lends a certain delight to the view. Amidst the wintry chills, the joy and warmth of the holiday season seem to blanket the city of Stanley perfectly, making it a picturesque winter wonderland.

Temperature

A clear reduction in the average high-temperature is witnessed in Stanley, North Dakota, with the onset of December, reducing from a cold 37°F (2.8°C) in November to a subzero cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C). December nights in Stanley are marked by an average temperature drop to an extreme cold 10°F (-12.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Stanley is 88%.

Rainfall

In Stanley, during December, the rain falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation. In Stanley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 69.9 days and collects up to 6.77" (172mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Stanley are January through May, October through December. In Stanley, in December, during 10.9 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Stanley, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.5 days and aggregates up to 6.46" (164mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:40 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Stanley. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Stanley?

Stanley in December has an average high-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 10°F (-12.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Stanley?

The average relative humidity in December in Stanley is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December in Stanley?

In December, in Stanley, North Dakota, the rain falls for 1.8 days. Throughout December, 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Stanley in December?

In Stanley, North Dakota, in December, snow falls for 10.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Stanley?

With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Stanley.

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Stanley?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, in Stanley, sunrise is at 8:40 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Stanley?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Stanley?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Stanley?

The months with the lowest UV index in Stanley, North Dakota, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Stanley?

In Stanley, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Stanley, ND

Average temperature in December - Stanley, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 21.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Stanley, ND

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

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Average wind speed in December
Stanley, ND

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

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 August (8.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Stanley, ND

Average humidity in December - Stanley, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).

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Average rainfall in December
Stanley, ND

Average rainfall in December - Stanley, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.18").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.2").

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Average rainfall days in December
Stanley, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Stanley, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Stanley, ND

Average snowfall in December - Stanley, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Stanley, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Stanley, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.9 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
Stanley, ND

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Stanley, 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 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Stanley, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Stanley, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Stanley, ND

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Stanley, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Stanley, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 22).

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Average visibility in December
Stanley, ND

Average visibility in December - Stanley, ND
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).

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