December weather forecast
Barney, ND

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Barney, North Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 12.4°F (-10.9°C) and an average high of 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

Temperature

A notable decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, falling from an icy 39.4°F (4.1°C) in November to a freezing cold 22.6°F (-5.2°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 12.4°F (-10.9°C) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Barney, North Dakota, in December, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Barney, during the entire year, the rain falls for 98.2 days and collects up to 16.26" (413mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Barney, during December, snow falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 57.2 snowfall days, and 13.31" (338mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Barney, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Barney is 3.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 22.6°F (-5.2°C) and a low-temperature of 12.4°F (-10.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Barney, in December, during 12.8 snowfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Barney have in December?

In Barney, the average day length in December is 8h and 41min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Barney, North Dakota, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Barney, ND

Average temperature in December - Barney, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 22.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.2°F).

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Barney, ND

Average humidity in December - Barney, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (64%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Barney, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Barney, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Barney, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.83").
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 - Barney, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Barney, ND
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • 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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Barney, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Barney, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Barney, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Barney, ND
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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