December weather forecast
Bowbells, ND

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Bowbells, North Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 7.7°F (-13.5°C) and max 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Temperature

In Bowbells, stepping into December signifies a significant temperature decrement, moving down from November's wintry 34°F (1.1°C) to a freezing cold 18.9°F (-7.3°C). In December, Bowbells's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 7.7°F (-13.5°C) during the night.

Humidity

In Bowbells, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In Bowbells, during December, the rain falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 85.6 rainfall days, and 11.89" (302mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 14.4 days. Throughout December, 2.68" (68mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 73.2 snowfall days, and 17.83" (453mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:42 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 18.9°F (-7.3°C) and a low-temperature of 7.7°F (-13.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Bowbells, during December, the rain falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Bowbells?

In December, it is snowing for 14.4 days. Throughout December, 2.68" (68mm) 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 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:42 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Bowbells have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Bowbells, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 18.9°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (17.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.6°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Bowbells, 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 (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Bowbells, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Bowbells, 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 (51%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Bowbells, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Bowbells, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Bowbells, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.68"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (3.62").
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 - Bowbells, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bowbells, ND
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Bowbells, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.2 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Bowbells, ND
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Bowbells, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Bowbells, 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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