December weather forecast
Cartwright, ND

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cartwright, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 12.7°F (-10.7°C) and max 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December marks a clear shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's icy 39.4°F (4.1°C) to a freezing cold 24.6°F (-4.1°C). Cartwright sees an average low-temperature of 12.7°F (-10.7°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Cartwright, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 85.7 rainfall days, and 8.5" (216mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 56.1 snowfall days, and 8.94" (227mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:13 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Cartwright is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Cartwright, 24.6°F (-4.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 12.7°F (-10.7°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Cartwright, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Cartwright, during December, snow falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cartwright?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:13 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Cartwright have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Cartwright, North Dakota, is 4.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Cartwright?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Cartwright is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Cartwright, ND

Average temperature in December - Cartwright, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 24.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Cartwright, ND

Average pressure in December - Cartwright, ND
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Cartwright, ND

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Cartwright, ND

Average humidity in December - Cartwright, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (45%).

Average rainfall in December
Cartwright, ND

Average rainfall in December - Cartwright, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Cartwright, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Cartwright, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (11.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cartwright, ND

Average snowfall in December - Cartwright, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cartwright, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Cartwright, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cartwright, ND
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cartwright, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Cartwright, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (15.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Cartwright, ND

Average UV index in December - Cartwright, ND
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Cartwright, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Cartwright, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in December
Cartwright, ND

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

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

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