December weather forecast
Hunter, ND

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Hunter, North Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 19.9°F (-6.7°C) and an average low of 8.6°F (-13°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Hunter's weather experiences a distinct temperature drop, moving from a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 19.9°F (-6.7°C). In Hunter, the December nights cool down to an average low of 8.6°F (-13°C).

Humidity

In Hunter, North Dakota, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In Hunter, in December, during 3.1 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 103 rainfall days, and 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Hunter is December, when snow falls for 14.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, in Hunter, North Dakota, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Hunter, the average sunshine in December is 3.4h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

During December, Hunter experiences an average high-temperature of 19.9°F (-6.7°C) and a low-temperature of 8.6°F (-13°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 89%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Hunter, in December, it is raining for 3.1 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall in Hunter is December, when snow falls for 14.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Hunter, in December, during 14.6 snowfall days, 4.53" (115mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hunter?

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Hunter, the average day length in December is 8h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Hunter, North Dakota, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Hunter, ND

Average temperature in December - Hunter, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 19.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (81.1°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 (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Hunter, ND

Average pressure in December - Hunter, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hunter, ND

Average wind speed in December - Hunter, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Hunter, ND

Average humidity in December - Hunter, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

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

Average rainfall in December
Hunter, ND

Average rainfall in December - Hunter, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Hunter, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Hunter, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hunter, ND

Average snowfall in December - Hunter, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.53"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hunter, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Hunter, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hunter, ND
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hunter, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Hunter, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Hunter, ND

Average UV index in December - Hunter, ND
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Hunter, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Hunter, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Hunter, ND

Average visibility in December - Hunter, 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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