December weather forecast
Cando, ND

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Cando, North Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 6.1°F (-14.4°C) and max 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

Temperature

Cando in December sees a clear temperature decline, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a cold 33.3°F (0.7°C) in November to a subzero cold 17.4°F (-8.1°C). In Cando, the average nighttime temperature during December is a frigid cold 6.1°F (-14.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 90%.

Rainfall

In Cando, in December, during 2.7 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Cando, during the entire year, the rain falls for 101.6 days and collects up to 15.83" (402mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 17.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.72" (120mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:28 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Cando is 3.4h.

UV index

In Cando, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Cando?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Cando, is 17.4°F (-8.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 6.1°F (-14.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 90%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Cando, in December, during 2.7 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 17.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.72" (120mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 17.2 days. Throughout December, 4.72" (120mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:28 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Cando have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.4h.

How high is the UV index in December?

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 Sun's UV rays.
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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 - Cando, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 17.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 6.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°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 - Cando, ND
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.18"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 - Cando, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Cando, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (57%).

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

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

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Cando, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Cando, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.72").
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 - Cando, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (17.2 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 - Cando, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Cando, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Cando, 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 - Cando, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Cando, 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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