December weather forecast
Gardena, ND

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Gardena, North Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 6.4°F (-14.2°C) and an average high of 17.6°F (-8°C).

Temperature

December signals a significant shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's icy 32.9°F (0.5°C) to a subzero cold 17.6°F (-8°C). In Gardena, an average low-temperature of 6.4°F (-14.2°C) is recorded during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 91%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 106.7 rainfall days, and 17.05" (433mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Gardena, during December, snow falls for 16.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 90.1 snowfall days, and 24.17" (614mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:34 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.3h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Gardena, in December, the average high-temperature is 17.6°F (-8°C), and the average low-temperature is 6.4°F (-14.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 91%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Gardena, in December, it is raining for 3.1 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Gardena, during December, snow falls for 16.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Gardena?

The average day length in December is 8h and 21min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Gardena, North Dakota, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:34 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Gardena have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Gardena, ND

Average temperature in December - Gardena, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 17.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 6.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Gardena, ND

Average pressure in December - Gardena, 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
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Average wind speed in December - Gardena, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Gardena, ND

Average humidity in December - Gardena, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (58%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Gardena, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Gardena, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Gardena, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Gardena, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (16.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gardena, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Gardena, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Gardena, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - Gardena, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Gardena, 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 and February (4mi).

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