December weather forecast
Hampden, ND

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hampden, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 16.5°F (-8.6°C) and an average low of 5.9°F (-14.5°C).

Temperature

In Hampden, the onset of December is marked by a decreased average high-temperature, declining from November's wintry 32.7°F (0.4°C) to a subzero cold 16.5°F (-8.6°C). December nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 5.9°F (-14.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 91%.

Rainfall

In Hampden, in December, it is raining for 2.8 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105.9 rainfall days, and 16.69" (424mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 16.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:26 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Hampden. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures in Hampden vary between a high-temperature of 16.5°F (-8.6°C) and a low-temperature of 5.9°F (-14.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 91%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Hampden, in December, during 2.8 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 16.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Hampden, during December, snow falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Hampden have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, in Hampden, sunrise is at 8:26 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Hampden, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Hampden, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 16.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 5.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.5°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Hampden, ND
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Hampden, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.6mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Hampden, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (60%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Hampden, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.99").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Hampden, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Hampden, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.09").
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 - Hampden, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hampden, 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: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Hampden, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.7 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Hampden, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Hampden, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Hampden, 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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