Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December is characterized by a noticeable reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from an icy 34°F (1.1°C) in November to a freezing cold 18.9°F (-7.3°C). Columbus anticipates an average minimum temperature of 7.7°F (-13.5°C) in the month of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 89%.Rainfall
In Columbus, in December, it is raining for 2.2 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Columbus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 85.6 days and collects up to 11.89" (302mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Columbus, in December, during 14.4 snowfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of snow is typically 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 December, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:44 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in December
Columbus, 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
Columbus, 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
Columbus, 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
Columbus, 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
Columbus, 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
Columbus, 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
Columbus, 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
Columbus, 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
Columbus, 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
Columbus, 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
Columbus, 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
Columbus, 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
Columbus, 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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