December weather forecast
Clifford, ND

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Clifford, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and an average low of 8.6°F (-13°C).

Temperature

Clifford in December experiences a marked decrease in the average high-temperature, descending from November's icy 36°F (2.2°C) to a freezing cold 19.8°F (-6.8°C). Throughout December, Clifford records an average temperature of 8.6°F (-13°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Clifford is 88%.

Rainfall

In Clifford, in December, during 3.2 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Clifford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 101.8 days and collects up to 18.23" (463mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 14 days and accumulates 4.25" (108mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.4h.

UV index

In Clifford, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Clifford, records 19.8°F (-6.8°C), while the low-temperature is 8.6°F (-13°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Clifford is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.2 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 14 days and typically aggregates up to 4.25" (108mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Clifford in December?

In Clifford, in December, during 14 snowfall days, 4.25" (108mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Clifford have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, in Clifford, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Clifford have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Clifford is 2. 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
Clifford, ND

Average temperature in December - Clifford, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 19.8°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (80.4°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 (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Clifford, ND

Average pressure in December - Clifford, 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
Clifford, ND

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Clifford, ND

Average humidity in December - Clifford, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (61%).

Average rainfall in December
Clifford, ND

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.5").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Clifford, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Clifford, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Clifford, ND

Average snowfall in December - Clifford, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.25"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Clifford, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Clifford, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Clifford, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Clifford, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Clifford, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Clifford, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Clifford, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Clifford, 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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