Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
With the transition into December, Leonard experiences a significant decrease in average high-temperatures, moving down from an icy 37.6°F (3.1°C) in November to a freezing cold 20.8°F (-6.2°C). An average minimum temperature of 10.4°F (-12°C) marks the month of December.Humidity
In Leonard, North Dakota, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.Rainfall
In Leonard, during December, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 102.6 rainfall days, and 17.8" (452mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 15.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.UV index
January, February, November 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 vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. 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. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Average temperature in December
Leonard, ND
- Average high temperature in December: 20.8°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 10.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Leonard, ND
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
Leonard, ND
- Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Leonard, ND
- Average humidity in December: 88%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (62%).
Average rainfall in December
Leonard, ND
- Average rainfall in December: 0.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in December
Leonard, ND
- Average rainfall days in December: 3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Leonard, ND
- Average snowfall in December: 3.74"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Leonard, ND
- Average snowfall days in December: 15.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Leonard, 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: 3h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Leonard, ND
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).
Average UV index in December
Leonard, 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, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Leonard, ND
- Average cloud cover in December: 61
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in December
Leonard, 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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