December weather forecast
Velva, ND

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Velva, North Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and min 9.3°F (-12.6°C).

Temperature

December signals a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from November's cold 35.6°F (2°C) to a subzero cold 20.3°F (-6.5°C). Throughout December, Velva registers a consistent average low-temperature of 9.3°F (-12.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In Velva, North Dakota, during December, the rain falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. In Velva, during the entire year, the rain falls for 89.5 days and collects up to 13.94" (354mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, in Velva, it is snowing for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is accumulated. In Velva, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.4 days and aggregates up to 16.22" (412mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Velva is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Velva, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:33 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

In Velva, North Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Velva in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Velva, records 20.3°F (-6.5°C), while the low-temperature is 9.3°F (-12.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Velva?

The average relative humidity in December in Velva, North Dakota, is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December in Velva?

In Velva, in December, during 2.2 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Velva in December?

In December, in Velva, North Dakota, it is snowing for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Velva?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Velva have in December?

In Velva, the average day length in December is 8h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Velva?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, in Velva, sunrise is at 8:33 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Velva?

January and December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Velva, North Dakota.

How long on average sun shines in December in Velva?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Velva?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Velva, ND

Average temperature in December - Velva, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.3°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 (18.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Velva, ND

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

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Average wind speed in December
Velva, ND

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Velva, ND

Average humidity in December - Velva, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (54%).

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Average rainfall in December
Velva, ND

Average rainfall in December - Velva, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in December
Velva, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Velva, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Velva, ND

Average snowfall in December - Velva, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Velva, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Velva, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12 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
Velva, ND

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Velva, 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 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Velva, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Velva, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Velva, ND

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Velva, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Velva, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).

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Average visibility in December
Velva, ND

Average visibility in December - Velva, ND
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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