December weather forecast
Caledonia, ND

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Caledonia, North Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 8.6°F (-13°C) and max 19.9°F (-6.7°C).

Temperature

In Caledonia, the average high-temperature in December significantly decreases from an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C) in November to a subzero cold 19.9°F (-6.7°C). In Caledonia, the average low-temperature during the month of December is an extreme cold 8.6°F (-13°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 103 rainfall days, and 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Caledonia is December, when snow falls for 14.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Caledonia?

The high-temperature, in December, in Caledonia, records 19.9°F (-6.7°C), while the low-temperature is 8.6°F (-13°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 89%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Caledonia, during December, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Caledonia?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 14.6 days and accumulates 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Caledonia, in December, snow falls for 14.6 days, with typically accumulated 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Caledonia have in December?

In Caledonia, the average day length in December is 8h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Caledonia are January, November 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Caledonia, ND

Average temperature in December - Caledonia, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 19.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 8.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.6°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Caledonia, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Caledonia, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Caledonia, 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 (61%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Caledonia, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.59").

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Caledonia, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.53"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.53").
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 - Caledonia, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.6 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 - Caledonia, ND
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Caledonia, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).

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

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Caledonia, 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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