December weather forecast
Manitou, ND

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Manitou, North Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and an average low of 10°F (-12.2°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December sees a distinct decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a cold 37°F (2.8°C) to a subzero cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C). Manitou observes an average nighttime temperature of 10°F (-12.2°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Manitou is 88%.

Rainfall

In Manitou, in December, it is raining for 1.8 days, with typically 0.24" (6mm) of accumulated precipitation. 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 Manitou, North Dakota, in December, during 10.9 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Manitou, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.5 days and aggregates up to 6.46" (164mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Manitou, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Manitou, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:41 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and 10°F (-12.2°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Manitou, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How much does it rain in December?

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

How many days does it snow in December?

In Manitou, North Dakota, in December, during 10.9 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Manitou have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:41 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Manitou, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

What are the months 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 reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Manitou, ND

Average temperature in December - Manitou, 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
Manitou, ND

Average pressure in December - Manitou, 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
Manitou, ND

Average wind speed in December - Manitou, 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
Manitou, ND

Average humidity in December - Manitou, 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
Manitou, ND

Average rainfall in December - Manitou, 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
Manitou, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Manitou, 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
Manitou, ND

Average snowfall in December - Manitou, 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
Manitou, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Manitou, 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
Manitou, ND

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Manitou, 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 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
Manitou, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Manitou, 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
Manitou, ND

Average UV index in December - Manitou, 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
Manitou, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Manitou, 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
Manitou, ND

Average visibility in December - Manitou, 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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