December weather forecast
Granville, ND

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Granville, North Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and 9.3°F (-12.6°C).

Temperature

December's arrival witnesses a distinct temperature drop, receding from November's wintry 35.6°F (2°C) to a subzero cold 20.3°F (-6.5°C). The low-temperature averages to a frigid cold 9.3°F (-12.6°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In Granville, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In Granville, during December, the rain falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. In Granville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 89.5 days and collects up to 13.94" (354mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Granville, in December, during 11.2 snowfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Granville, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.4 days and aggregates up to 16.22" (412mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:34 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

UV index

In Granville, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in Granville, the average high-temperature is 20.3°F (-6.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 9.3°F (-12.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Granville, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Granville, during December, the rain falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Granville, in December, during 11.2 snowfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Granville?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Granville have in December?

The average day length in December in Granville is 8h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Granville, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:34 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Granville have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Granville, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Granville, ND

Average temperature in December - Granville, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Granville, ND

Average pressure in December - Granville, 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 (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Granville, ND

Average wind speed in December - Granville, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Granville, ND

Average humidity in December - Granville, 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
Granville, ND

Average rainfall in December - Granville, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Granville, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Granville, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Granville, ND

Average snowfall in December - Granville, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Granville, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Granville, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Granville, ND
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

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: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Granville, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Granville, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Granville, ND

Average UV index in December - Granville, 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 January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Granville, ND

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

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

Average visibility in December
Granville, ND

Average visibility in December - Granville, 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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