December weather forecast
Fayette, ND

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fayette, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and 12.9°F (-10.6°C).

Temperature

The drop of average high-temperatures is noticeable in December, with a decrease from a cold 39.6°F (4.2°C) in November to a freezing cold 24.6°F (-4.1°C). In the month of December, an average of 12.9°F (-10.6°C) marks the low-temperature in Fayette, North Dakota.

Humidity

In Fayette, North Dakota, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In December, in Fayette, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 90.5 rainfall days, and 13.78" (350mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Fayette. In Fayette, during December, snow falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of snow. In Fayette, during the entire year, snow falls for 56.7 days and aggregates up to 19.72" (501mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Fayette, North Dakota, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:03 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:11 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Fayette in December?

In Fayette, in December, the average high-temperature is 24.6°F (-4.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 12.9°F (-10.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Fayette?

The average relative humidity in December in Fayette is 84%.

How much does it rain in Fayette in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Fayette in December?

In December, it is snowing for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fayette?

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Fayette.

How many hours of daylight does Fayette have in December?

In December, the average day length in Fayette is 8h and 33min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Fayette?

On the first day of December in Fayette, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:11 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Fayette have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Fayette, North Dakota, is 4.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Fayette?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Fayette?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Fayette, ND

Average temperature in December - Fayette, 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
Fayette, ND

Average pressure in December - Fayette, 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
Fayette, ND

Average wind speed in December - Fayette, 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
Fayette, ND

Average humidity in December - Fayette, 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
Fayette, ND

Average rainfall in December - Fayette, 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
Fayette, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Fayette, 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
Fayette, ND

Average snowfall in December - Fayette, 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
Fayette, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Fayette, 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
Fayette, ND

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fayette, 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
Fayette, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Fayette, 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
Fayette, ND

Average UV index in December - Fayette, 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
Fayette, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Fayette, 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
Fayette, ND

Average visibility in December - Fayette, 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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