December weather forecast
Fargo, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Fargo, Michigan, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C) in November to a wintry 33.4°F (0.8°C). The temperature during December nights demonstrates a small drop from the daytime highs, settling to an average of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Fargo, in December, it is raining for 5.4 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 104.6 rainfall days, and 8.5" (216mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Fargo, during December, snow falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Fargo, there are 46.1 snowfall days, and 4.84" (123mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Fargo is 3.2h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Fargo. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Fargo?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Fargo during December are 33.4°F (0.8°C) and 25.2°F (-3.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Fargo?

In Fargo, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How much does it rain in Fargo in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Fargo in December?

In Fargo, in December, during 9.3 snowfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fargo?

December has the shortest days of the year in Fargo, Michigan, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

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

In Fargo, Michigan, the average day length in December is 9h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Fargo?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fargo, Michigan, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Fargo?

The average sunshine duration in December in Fargo is 3.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Fargo?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December in Fargo?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Fargo is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fargo, MI

Average temperature in December - Fargo, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Fargo, MI

Average pressure in December - Fargo, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fargo, MI

Average wind speed in December - Fargo, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Fargo, MI

Average humidity in December - Fargo, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Fargo, MI

Average rainfall in December - Fargo, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.14").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Fargo, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Fargo, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fargo, MI

Average snowfall in December - Fargo, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fargo, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Fargo, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fargo, MI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fargo, MI
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fargo, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Fargo, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Fargo, MI

Average UV index in December - Fargo, MI
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Fargo, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Fargo, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Fargo, MI

Average visibility in December - Fargo, MI
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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