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
December's onset brings a noticeable temperature drop, falling from a wintry 34°F (1.1°C) in November to a subzero cold 18.9°F (-7.3°C). In Lignite, the average low-temperature during the month of December is an extreme cold 7.7°F (-13.5°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Lignite, North Dakota, is 89%.Rainfall
In December, in Lignite, the rain falls for 2.2 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Lignite, during the entire year, the rain falls for 85.6 days and collects up to 11.89" (302mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Lignite, North Dakota. In Lignite, during December, snow falls for 14.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Lignite, there are 73.2 snowfall days, and 17.83" (453mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Lignite is December, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:23 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:43 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Lignite are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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When is the lowest UV index in Lignite?
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Average temperature in December
Lignite, ND
- Average high temperature in December: 18.9°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 February (17.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 7.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Lignite, 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 (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Lignite, ND
- Average wind speed in December: 10mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Lignite, 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 (51%).
Average rainfall in December
Lignite, ND
- Average rainfall in December: 0.47"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.39").
Average rainfall days in December
Lignite, ND
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lignite, ND
- Average snowfall in December: 2.68"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Lignite, ND
- Average snowfall days in December: 14.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lignite, 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 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lignite, ND
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Lignite, 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
Lignite, ND
- Average cloud cover in December: 64
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in December
Lignite, 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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