December weather forecast
Lostwood, ND

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lostwood, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and 10°F (-12.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December is marked by a notable decrease in high-temperatures, falling from a wintry 37°F (2.8°C) in November to a subzero cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C). Throughout December, the nighttime temperature averages to an extreme cold 10°F (-12.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 1.8 days. Throughout December, 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 69.9 rainfall days, and 6.77" (172mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Lostwood, during December, snow falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Lostwood, there are 55.5 snowfall days, and 6.46" (164mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:41 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Lostwood, is 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 10°F (-12.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Lostwood, North Dakota, in December, it is raining for 1.8 days, with typically 0.24" (6mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Lostwood, in December, during 10.9 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) 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 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Lostwood have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:41 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Lostwood have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in December
Lostwood, ND

Average temperature in December - Lostwood, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 21.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10°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 (5.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Lostwood, ND

Average pressure in December - Lostwood, 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
Lostwood, ND

Average wind speed in December - Lostwood, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Lostwood, ND

Average humidity in December - Lostwood, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).

Average rainfall in December
Lostwood, ND

Average rainfall in December - Lostwood, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.18").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Lostwood, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Lostwood, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lostwood, ND

Average snowfall in December - Lostwood, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lostwood, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Lostwood, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lostwood, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lostwood, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Lostwood, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Lostwood, ND

Average UV index in December - Lostwood, 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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Lostwood, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Lostwood, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
Lostwood, ND

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

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).

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