December weather forecast
Eagle Nest, ND

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Eagle Nest, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 11.3°F (-11.5°C) and max 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Temperature

As November transitions into December, Eagle Nest sees a clear drop in the average high-temperature, declining from a wintry 38.7°F (3.7°C) to a freezing cold 23.2°F (-4.9°C). The average temperature during December nights dips to an extreme cold 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Eagle Nest is 86%.

Rainfall

In Eagle Nest, in December, it is raining for 3.4 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 100.8 rainfall days, and 14.88" (378mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Eagle Nest are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Eagle Nest. Snow falls for 13.6 days and accumulates 3.98" (101mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:32 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Eagle Nest are January and December, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Eagle Nest?

In Eagle Nest, in December, the average high-temperature is 23.2°F (-4.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 11.3°F (-11.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Eagle Nest?

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December in Eagle Nest?

In December, in Eagle Nest, North Dakota, the rain falls for 3.4 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Eagle Nest?

The month with the most snowfall in Eagle Nest, North Dakota, is December, when snow falls for 13.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.98" (101mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Eagle Nest?

In Eagle Nest, North Dakota, in December, snow falls for 13.6 days, with typically accumulated 3.98" (101mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Eagle Nest?

December has the shortest days of the year in Eagle Nest, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Eagle Nest?

The average day length in December is 8h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Eagle Nest?

On the first day of December in Eagle Nest, North Dakota, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:32 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Eagle Nest?

January and December, with an average of 4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Eagle Nest.

How many hours of sunshine does Eagle Nest have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Eagle Nest?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Eagle Nest is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Eagle Nest, ND

Average temperature in December - Eagle Nest, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Eagle Nest, ND

Average pressure in December - Eagle Nest, ND
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"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
Eagle Nest, ND

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Eagle Nest, ND

Average humidity in December - Eagle Nest, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (53%).

Average rainfall in December
Eagle Nest, ND

Average rainfall in December - Eagle Nest, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Eagle Nest, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Eagle Nest, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Eagle Nest, ND

Average snowfall in December - Eagle Nest, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Eagle Nest, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Eagle Nest, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Eagle Nest, ND

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Eagle Nest, ND
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Eagle Nest, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Eagle Nest, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Eagle Nest, ND

Average UV index in December - Eagle Nest, ND
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Eagle Nest, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Eagle Nest, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Eagle Nest, ND

Average visibility in December - Eagle Nest, 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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