December weather forecast
Hope, ND

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hope, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 8.6°F (-13°C) and max 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

Temperature

As Hope transitions into December, a noticeable drop in the average high-temperature is observed, falling from a wintry 36°F (2.2°C) in November to a freezing cold 19.8°F (-6.8°C). Hope's December nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 8.6°F (-13°C).

Humidity

In Hope, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In Hope, in December, it is raining for 3.2 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Hope, during the entire year, the rain falls for 101.8 days and collects up to 18.23" (463mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 14 days and typically aggregates up to 4.25" (108mm) 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 7:57 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.4h.

UV index

In Hope, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Hope, is 19.8°F (-6.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 8.6°F (-13°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Hope, during December, the rain falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 14 days and accumulates 4.25" (108mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Hope, in December, during 14 snowfall days, 4.25" (108mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hope?

With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Hope, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Hope, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading 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
Hope, ND

Average temperature in December - Hope, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 19.8°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 8.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Hope, ND

Average pressure in December - Hope, ND
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hope, ND

Average wind speed in December - Hope, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Hope, ND

Average humidity in December - Hope, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (61%).

Average rainfall in December
Hope, ND

Average rainfall in December - Hope, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.5").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Hope, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Hope, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hope, ND

Average snowfall in December - Hope, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.25"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hope, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Hope, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hope, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Hope, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Hope, ND

Average UV index in December - Hope, ND
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Hope, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Hope, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Hope, ND

Average visibility in December - Hope, 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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