December weather forecast
Hanks, ND

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hanks, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 10.6°F (-11.9°C) and 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a distinct decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a cold 37.4°F (3°C) in November to a subzero cold 22.1°F (-5.5°C). December brings Hanks a consistent average low-temperature of 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hanks, North Dakota, during December, snow falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Hanks, North Dakota, there are 53.3 snowfall days, and 13.86" (352mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Hanks is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:27 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:47 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, 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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Hanks?

Hanks in December has an average high-temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 10.6°F (-11.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hanks?

The average relative humidity in December in Hanks is 87%.

What is the driest month in Hanks?

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

How much does it rain in Hanks in December?

In Hanks, North Dakota, during December, the rain falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Hanks?

In Hanks, 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 Hanks?

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

How many hours of daylight does Hanks have in December?

The average day length in December in Hanks is 8h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Hanks?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:27 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, in Hanks, sunrise is at 8:47 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Hanks?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Hanks?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Hanks, North Dakota, is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Hanks?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Hanks?

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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Hanks, ND

Average temperature in December - Hanks, 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
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Average pressure in December - Hanks, 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 - Hanks, 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
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Average humidity in December - Hanks, 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
Hanks, ND

Average rainfall in December - Hanks, 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 - Hanks, 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
Hanks, ND

Average snowfall in December - Hanks, 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 - Hanks, 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
Hanks, ND

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hanks, 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
Hanks, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Hanks, 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 - Hanks, 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 - Hanks, 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 - Hanks, 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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