December weather forecast
Cooperstown, ND

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Weather in December

December, the final month of the year, sees the full onset of winter in Cooperstown. The weather gets colder, with high temperatures hovering around 20.3°F (-6.5°C). Snowfall also picks up, with 3.11" (79mm) typically falling during the month. The holiday season, combined with the wintry landscape, creates a festive atmosphere in the city. With an average of 8.5 hours of daylight, December showcases the year's shortest days.

Temperature

The start of December signals a considerable reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a wintry 36.9°F (2.7°C) in November to a subzero cold 20.3°F (-6.5°C). Cooperstown's average low-temperature for the month of December records at a frigid cold 9.7°F (-12.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 2.2 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Cooperstown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 94.8 days and collects up to 14.92" (379mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13.9 days and accumulates 3.11" (79mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Cooperstown, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, in Cooperstown, the average high-temperature is 20.3°F (-6.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 9.7°F (-12.4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 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 Cooperstown, in December, it is raining for 2.2 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13.9 days and accumulates 3.11" (79mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 13.9 days. Throughout December, 3.11" (79mm) 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 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Cooperstown?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Cooperstown have in December?

In Cooperstown, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cooperstown, ND

Average temperature in December - Cooperstown, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Cooperstown, ND

Average pressure in December - Cooperstown, 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
Cooperstown, ND

Average wind speed in December - Cooperstown, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Cooperstown, ND

Average humidity in December - Cooperstown, 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
Cooperstown, ND

Average rainfall in December - Cooperstown, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Cooperstown, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Cooperstown, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cooperstown, ND

Average snowfall in December - Cooperstown, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.11"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.11").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cooperstown, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Cooperstown, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cooperstown, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cooperstown, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Cooperstown, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Cooperstown, ND

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

Average cloud cover in December
Cooperstown, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Cooperstown, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

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

Average visibility in December
Cooperstown, ND

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

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (5mi).

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