December weather forecast
Absaraka, ND

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Absaraka, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 10.4°F (-12°C) and 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

Temperature

In Absaraka, the average high-temperature in December drops, from a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C) in November, to a freezing cold 20.8°F (-6.2°C). An average minimum temperature of 10.4°F (-12°C) is recorded in Absaraka during the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In Absaraka, North Dakota, in December, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 102.6 rainfall days, and 17.8" (452mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 15.6 days and typically aggregates up to 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, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

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 minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Absaraka, is 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 10.4°F (-12°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Absaraka, in December, during 3 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall 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 December, it is snowing for 15.6 days. Throughout December, 3.74" (95mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Absaraka, the average day length in December is 8h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Absaraka have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Absaraka, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Absaraka, ND

Average temperature in December - Absaraka, 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).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Absaraka, 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).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Absaraka, 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).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Absaraka, 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%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Absaraka, 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").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Absaraka, 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).

Average snowfall in December
Absaraka, ND

Average snowfall in December - Absaraka, 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").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Absaraka, 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).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Absaraka, ND

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Absaraka, 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).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Absaraka, 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).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Absaraka, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - Absaraka, 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).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Absaraka, 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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