December weather forecast
Bismarck, AR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bismarck, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between max 51.6°F (10.9°C) and min 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

Bismarck's December weather features a light decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a moderate 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C). Bismarck experiences a nighttime temperature average of 36.9°F (2.7°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Bismarck, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Bismarck, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.7 days and collects up to 33.23" (844mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 0.4 days. Throughout December, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated. In Bismarck, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.2 days and aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Bismarck, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 51.6°F (10.9°C) and 36.9°F (2.7°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Bismarck is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Bismarck, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Bismarck, in December, during 0.4 snowfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length in Bismarck is 9h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Bismarck?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Bismarck is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Bismarck, AR

Average temperature in December - Bismarck, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Bismarck, AR

Average pressure in December - Bismarck, AR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Bismarck, AR

Average wind speed in December - Bismarck, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Bismarck, AR

Average humidity in December - Bismarck, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Bismarck, AR

Average rainfall in December - Bismarck, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Bismarck, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Bismarck, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bismarck, AR

Average snowfall in December - Bismarck, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bismarck, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Bismarck, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bismarck, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bismarck, AR
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bismarck, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Bismarck, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and October (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Bismarck, AR

Average UV index in December - Bismarck, AR
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Bismarck, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Bismarck, AR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Bismarck, AR

Average visibility in December - Bismarck, AR
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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