December weather forecast
Lehigh, ND

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lehigh, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 12.9°F (-10.6°C) and 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Temperature

As Lehigh steps into December, the average high-temperature decreases significantly from the a wintry 39.6°F (4.2°C) of November to a subzero cold 24.6°F (-4.1°C). During the nights in December, the temperature averages to an extreme cold 12.9°F (-10.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Lehigh, during December, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 90.5 rainfall days, and 13.78" (350mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Lehigh are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 56.7 snowfall days, and 19.72" (501mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:16 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:12 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jun 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Lehigh, is 24.6°F (-4.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 12.9°F (-10.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Lehigh have in December?

In Lehigh, the average day length in December is 8h and 36min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:12 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lehigh have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Lehigh?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Lehigh, ND

Average temperature in December - Lehigh, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 24.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Lehigh, ND
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"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 - Lehigh, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.3mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Lehigh, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (51%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Lehigh, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Lehigh, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Lehigh, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.64"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (3.15").
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 - Lehigh, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Lehigh, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.4 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Lehigh, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Lehigh, ND
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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