December weather forecast
Hamlet, ND

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Hamlet, North Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 10.6°F (-11.9°C) and max 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December marks a clear shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's wintry 37.4°F (3°C) to a subzero cold 22.1°F (-5.5°C). In Hamlet, December's nights observe an average temperature dip to a frigid cold 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 2.5 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Hamlet, in December, snow falls for 9 days, with typically accumulated 1.93" (49mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 53.3 snowfall days, and 13.86" (352mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:44 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and the low-temperature is 10.6°F (-11.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.5 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Hamlet, North Dakota, in December, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Hamlet, North Dakota, during December, snow falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hamlet?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:44 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Hamlet have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Hamlet?

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 December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hamlet, ND

Average temperature in December - Hamlet, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 22.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (20.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (7°F).

Average pressure in December
Hamlet, ND

Average pressure in December - Hamlet, 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 - Hamlet, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Hamlet, ND

Average humidity in December - Hamlet, 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 (48%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Hamlet, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Hamlet, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hamlet, ND

Average snowfall in December - Hamlet, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (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 - Hamlet, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hamlet, 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: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hamlet, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Hamlet, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Hamlet, 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
Hamlet, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Hamlet, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Hamlet, ND
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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