December weather forecast
Grassy Butte, ND

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Grassy Butte, North Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 11.3°F (-11.5°C) and max 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Temperature

December is marked by a distinct decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cold 37.8°F (3.2°C) in November to a subzero cold 23.2°F (-4.9°C). The average temperature during December nights dips to a frigid cold 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In Grassy Butte, during December, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation. In Grassy Butte, during the entire year, the rain falls for 91.6 days and collects up to 12.64" (321mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.2 days and accumulates 3.07" (78mm) 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 7:20 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:12 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, in Grassy Butte, the average high-temperature is 23.2°F (-4.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 11.3°F (-11.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Grassy Butte, during December, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Grassy Butte?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 11.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Grassy Butte, in December, during 11.2 snowfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Grassy Butte have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:12 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Grassy Butte have in December?

In Grassy Butte, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Grassy Butte, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.3°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Grassy Butte, 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
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Average wind speed in December - Grassy Butte, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Grassy Butte, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (49%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Grassy Butte, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.85").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Grassy Butte, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Grassy Butte, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.07"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.07").
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 - Grassy Butte, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Grassy Butte, 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 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Grassy Butte, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.9 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Grassy Butte, ND
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Grassy Butte, 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 19).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Grassy Butte, ND
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).

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