December weather forecast
Leeds, ND

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Leeds, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 6.1°F (-14.4°C) and 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

Temperature

December's onset witnesses a marked shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 33.3°F (0.7°C) in November to a subzero cold 17.4°F (-8.1°C). Leeds's nighttime temperature during December is consistently averaged at an extreme cold 6.1°F (-14.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 90%.

Rainfall

In Leeds, North Dakota, during December, the rain falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation. In Leeds, during the entire year, the rain falls for 101.6 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 17.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.72" (120mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:28 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Leeds in December?

The high-temperature during December is 17.4°F (-8.1°C) and the low-temperature is 6.1°F (-14.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 90%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, in Leeds, the rain falls for 2.7 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Leeds?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 17.2 days and accumulates 4.72" (120mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Leeds, in December, snow falls for 17.2 days, with typically accumulated 4.72" (120mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Leeds have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:28 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Leeds have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Leeds, ND

Average temperature in December - Leeds, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 17.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 6.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Leeds, ND

Average pressure in December - Leeds, 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
Leeds, ND

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Leeds, ND

Average humidity in December - Leeds, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (57%).

Average rainfall in December
Leeds, ND

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Leeds, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Leeds, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Leeds, ND

Average snowfall in December - Leeds, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Leeds, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Leeds, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (17.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Leeds, ND
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Leeds, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Leeds, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Leeds, ND

Average UV index in December - Leeds, 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, February and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Leeds, ND

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
Leeds, ND

Average visibility in December - Leeds, 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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