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
The shift into December is marked by a noticeable reduction in the average high-temperature, decreasing from November's wintry 39.6°F (4.2°C) to a subzero cold 24.6°F (-4.1°C). During December, Fairfield witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 12.9°F (-10.6°C).Humidity
In Fairfield, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fairfield, there are 90.5 rainfall days, and 13.78" (350mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Fairfield, North Dakota, are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 56.7 snowfall days, and 19.72" (501mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Fairfield, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:13 pm MST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Fairfield is 4.5h.UV index
January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Fairfield, North Dakota. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Fairfield, ND
- Average high temperature in December: 24.6°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 (23.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 12.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Fairfield, 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 (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Fairfield, ND
- Average wind speed in December: 11.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Fairfield, 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 (51%).
Average rainfall in December
Fairfield, ND
- Average rainfall in December: 0.47"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").
Average rainfall days in December
Fairfield, ND
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Fairfield, ND
- Average snowfall in December: 2.64"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Fairfield, ND
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fairfield, ND
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min
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 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Fairfield, ND
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Fairfield, ND
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Fairfield, ND
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in December
Fairfield, 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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