December weather forecast
Adams, ND

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Adams, North Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 17.8°F (-7.9°C) and an average low of 7°F (-13.9°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a noticeable temperature drop, falling from a cold 34.5°F (1.4°C) in November to a subzero cold 17.8°F (-7.9°C). Adams's nighttime temperature in December drops to an average of 7°F (-13.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In Adams, during December, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 99.8 rainfall days, and 16.46" (418mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Adams is December, when snow falls for 13.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:23 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Adams, the average sunshine in December is 3.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 17.8°F (-7.9°C) and the low-temperature is 7°F (-13.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 89%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Adams, in December, it is raining for 3.1 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 13.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 13.4 days. Throughout December, 3.62" (92mm) 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 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Adams have in December?

In December, the average day length in Adams is 8h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:23 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Adams, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.7h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Adams?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Adams, ND

Average temperature in December - Adams, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 17.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1°F).

Average pressure in December
Adams, ND

Average pressure in December - Adams, ND
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Adams, ND

Average wind speed in December - Adams, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

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 (8.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Adams, ND

Average humidity in December - Adams, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (60%).

Average rainfall in December
Adams, ND

Average rainfall in December - Adams, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Adams, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Adams, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Adams, ND

Average snowfall in December - Adams, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.62"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Adams, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Adams, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Adams, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Adams, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Adams, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Adams, ND

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Adams, ND

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Adams, ND

Average visibility in December - Adams, 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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