December weather forecast
Ardoch, ND

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Ardoch, North Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and 7.5°F (-13.6°C).

Temperature

As Ardoch steps into December, a marked temperature drop is observed, with the average high-temperature reducing from November's wintry 34.9°F (1.6°C) to a subzero cold 18.3°F (-7.6°C). An average low-temperature of 7.5°F (-13.6°C) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 89%.

Rainfall

In Ardoch, during December, the rain falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 97.8 rainfall days, and 15.83" (402mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Ardoch are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 14 days and accumulates 3.94" (100mm) 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 7:59 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Ardoch, the average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

In Ardoch, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Ardoch, 18.3°F (-7.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 7.5°F (-13.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 89%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 14 days and typically aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 14 days. Throughout December, 3.94" (100mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ardoch?

With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Ardoch have in December?

In Ardoch, the average day length in December is 8h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Ardoch, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Ardoch, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 18.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.9°F).

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Ardoch, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.6mph).
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 - Ardoch, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (59%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Ardoch, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Ardoch, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Ardoch, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.94").
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 - Ardoch, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ardoch, 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 5min

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 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Ardoch, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Ardoch, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - Ardoch, 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
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Average visibility in December - Ardoch, 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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