December weather forecastValley City, ND
December
Weather in December
In Valley City, December is characterized by cold winter conditions. It sees a considerable decrease in the average high and low temperatures from November. The most extended snowfall period is observed this month, with an average of 3.11" (79mm). There is a pronounced reduction in sunshine hours, resulting in shorter days. Wrapping up the year, the last few days of December have the shortest daylight of the year, and significantly cooler nights than daytime.Temperature
The arrival of December brings a distinct temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping from a cold 36.9°F (2.7°C) in November to a freezing cold 20.3°F (-6.5°C). December witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 9.7°F (-12.4°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 89%.Rainfall
In Valley City, during December, the rain falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 94.8 rainfall days, and 14.92" (379mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13.9 days and accumulates 3.11" (79mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Valley City, ND
- Average high temperature in December: 20.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 9.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Valley City, 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 (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Valley City, ND
- Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Valley City, ND
- Average humidity in December: 89%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (61%).
Average rainfall in December
Valley City, ND
- Average rainfall in December: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").
Average rainfall days in December
Valley City, ND
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Valley City, ND
- Average snowfall in December: 3.11"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.11").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Valley City, ND
- Average snowfall days in December: 13.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Valley City, 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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Valley City, ND
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Valley City, ND
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Valley City, ND
- Average cloud cover in December: 63
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in December
Valley City, 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).
