December weather forecast
Wheatland, ND

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Wheatland, North Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 10.4°F (-12°C) and 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

Temperature

Wheatland's transition into December marks a considerable drop in the average high-temperature, moving down from a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C) in November to a freezing cold 20.8°F (-6.2°C). In December, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 10.4°F (-12°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Wheatland, in December, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Wheatland, North Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 102.6 days and collects up to 17.8" (452mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Wheatland. Snow falls for 15.6 days and accumulates 3.74" (95mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Wheatland, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Wheatland, North Dakota. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Wheatland?

In Wheatland, in December, the average high-temperature is 20.8°F (-6.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 10.4°F (-12°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Wheatland?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Wheatland?

In December, in Wheatland, North Dakota, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Wheatland?

The month with the most snowfall in Wheatland is December, when snow falls for 15.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Wheatland?

In Wheatland, in December, during 15.6 snowfall days, 3.74" (95mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Wheatland?

December has the shortest days of the year in Wheatland, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December in Wheatland is 8h and 36min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Wheatland?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, in Wheatland, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Wheatland?

The months with the least sunshine in Wheatland are January and December, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Wheatland have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Wheatland?

The months with the lowest UV index in Wheatland, North Dakota, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Wheatland?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Wheatland is 1. 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
Wheatland, ND

Average temperature in December - Wheatland, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.8°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Wheatland, ND

Average pressure in December - Wheatland, 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 (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Wheatland, ND

Average wind speed in December - Wheatland, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

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 (8.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Wheatland, ND

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (62%).

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Average rainfall in December
Wheatland, ND

Average rainfall in December - Wheatland, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in December
Wheatland, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Wheatland, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Wheatland, ND

Average snowfall in December - Wheatland, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.74"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Wheatland, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Wheatland, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.6 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
Wheatland, ND

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wheatland, ND
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Wheatland, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Wheatland, 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 (11 days).

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Average UV index in December
Wheatland, ND

Average UV index in December - Wheatland, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Wheatland, ND

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in December
Wheatland, ND

Average visibility in December - Wheatland, 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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