December weather forecast
Golden Valley, ND

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Golden Valley, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and an average low of 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

Temperature

The shift into December brings a noticeable decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cold 38.7°F (3.7°C) in November to a subzero cold 23.2°F (-4.9°C). Golden Valley records an average low-temperature of 11.3°F (-11.5°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, in Golden Valley, sunrise is at 8:35 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Golden Valley?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Golden Valley, is 23.2°F (-4.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 11.3°F (-11.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Golden Valley, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Golden Valley, North Dakota, during December, the rain falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13.6 days and accumulates 3.98" (101mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Golden Valley, in December, snow falls for 13.6 days, with typically accumulated 3.98" (101mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 33min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Golden Valley?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:35 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Golden Valley have in December?

In Golden Valley, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Golden Valley, ND

Average temperature in December - Golden Valley, 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
Golden Valley, ND

Average pressure in December - Golden Valley, 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
Golden Valley, ND

Average wind speed in December - Golden Valley, 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
Golden Valley, ND

Average humidity in December - Golden Valley, 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
Golden Valley, ND

Average rainfall in December - Golden Valley, 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
Golden Valley, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Golden Valley, 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
Golden Valley, ND

Average snowfall in December - Golden Valley, 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
Golden Valley, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Golden Valley, 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
Golden Valley, ND

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Golden Valley, 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: 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
Golden Valley, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Golden Valley, 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
Golden Valley, ND

Average UV index in December - Golden Valley, 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
Golden Valley, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Golden Valley, 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
Golden Valley, ND

Average visibility in December - Golden Valley, 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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