December weather forecast
Hurd, ND

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hurd, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and min 9.1°F (-12.7°C).

Temperature

Hurd in December showcases a distinct temperature shift, moving from an average high of a wintry 35.4°F (1.9°C) in November to a freezing cold 20.3°F (-6.5°C). In December, Hurd experiences a temperature dip to an average of 9.1°F (-12.7°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In Hurd, in December, it is raining for 2.9 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Hurd, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.5 days and collects up to 16.1" (409mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 14 days. Throughout December, 3.46" (88mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 74.4 snowfall days, and 21.42" (544mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:37 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and the low-temperature is 9.1°F (-12.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Hurd?

In Hurd, North Dakota, in December, during 14 snowfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Hurd 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.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:37 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Hurd have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.8h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Hurd, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.3°F).

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.18"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 - Hurd, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (54%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Hurd, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Hurd, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Hurd, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.82").
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 - Hurd, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hurd, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Hurd, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Hurd, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Hurd, 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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