December weather forecast
Kensal, ND

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kensal, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 8.2°F (-13.2°C) and 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

Temperature

Kensal in December showcases a distinct temperature shift, moving from an average high of a cold 35.8°F (2.1°C) in November to a subzero cold 20.1°F (-6.6°C). The nights of December anticipate an average low-temperature of 8.2°F (-13.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In Kensal, North Dakota, in December, it is raining for 2.2 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Kensal, during the entire year, the rain falls for 87.8 days and collects up to 15.83" (402mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 13.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.49" (114mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Kensal is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.5h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Kensal, records 20.1°F (-6.6°C), while the low-temperature is 8.2°F (-13.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 89%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Kensal, in December, during 2.2 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13.6 days and accumulates 4.49" (114mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Kensal, in December, during 13.6 snowfall days, 4.49" (114mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 33min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Kensal have in December?

In Kensal, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, 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 December, the average daily maximum UV index 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
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Kensal, ND

Average temperature in December - Kensal, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.1°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 8.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Kensal, ND

Average pressure in December - Kensal, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Kensal, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Kensal, ND

Average humidity in December - Kensal, 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 (60%).

Average rainfall in December
Kensal, ND

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Kensal, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kensal, ND

Average snowfall in December - Kensal, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.49"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kensal, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Kensal, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kensal, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kensal, ND

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

The month with the most sunshine days is September (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13 days).

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

Average cloud cover in December
Kensal, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Kensal, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Kensal, ND

Average visibility in December - Kensal, 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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