December weather forecast
Garrison, ND

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Garrison, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 9.7°F (-12.4°C) and 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

Temperature

December's onset is marked by a clear temperature decrease, falling from a cold 37.2°F (2.9°C) in November to a subzero cold 21.7°F (-5.7°C). The average temperature during December nights is registered at a frigid cold 9.7°F (-12.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Garrison is 87%.

Rainfall

In Garrison, in December, during 3.5 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Garrison, North Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 95.9 days and collects up to 14.65" (372mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Garrison, North Dakota, are January through May, October through December. In Garrison, in December, snow falls for 13 days, with typically accumulated 3.19" (81mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Garrison, there are 68 snowfall days, and 18.19" (462mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Garrison.
On the first day of December in Garrison, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:33 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Garrison are January and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Garrison are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Garrison in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Garrison, is 21.7°F (-5.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 9.7°F (-12.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Garrison?

In Garrison, North Dakota, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December in Garrison?

In December, in Garrison, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Garrison in December?

In Garrison, North Dakota, in December, during 13 snowfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Garrison?

The month with the shortest days in Garrison, North Dakota, is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Garrison have in December?

The average day length in December in Garrison, North Dakota, is 8h and 30min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Garrison?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:33 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Garrison?

January and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Garrison?

The average sunshine duration in December in Garrison, North Dakota, is 3.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Garrison?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Garrison?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Garrison, North Dakota, 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
Garrison, ND

Average temperature in December - Garrison, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 21.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Garrison, ND

Average pressure in December - Garrison, ND
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
Garrison, ND

Average wind speed in December - Garrison, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Garrison, ND

Average humidity in December - Garrison, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (54%).

Average rainfall in December
Garrison, ND

Average rainfall in December - Garrison, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Garrison, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Garrison, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Garrison, ND

Average snowfall in December - Garrison, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Garrison, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Garrison, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Garrison, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Garrison, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Garrison, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (13.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Garrison, ND

Average UV index in December - Garrison, 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
Garrison, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Garrison, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
Garrison, ND

Average visibility in December - Garrison, 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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