December weather forecast
McHenry, ND

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in McHenry, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 20.1°F (-6.6°C) and 8.2°F (-13.2°C).

Temperature

December is marked by a significant decrease, with the average high-temperature retreating from an icy 35.8°F (2.1°C) in November to a freezing cold 20.1°F (-6.6°C). An average low-temperature of 8.2°F (-13.2°C) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 89%.

Rainfall

In McHenry, during December, the rain falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. In McHenry, during the entire year, the rain falls for 87.8 days and collects up to 15.83" (402mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 13.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.49" (114mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:22 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in McHenry is 3.5h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 20.1°F (-6.6°C) and a low-temperature of 8.2°F (-13.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in McHenry?

In McHenry, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

How much does it rain in December?

In McHenry, during December, the rain falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13.6 days and accumulates 4.49" (114mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 13.6 days. Throughout December, 4.49" (114mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:22 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does McHenry have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - McHenry, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.1°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 January (16.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 8.2°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 (2.7°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - McHenry, ND
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - McHenry, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - McHenry, 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 (60%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - McHenry, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - McHenry, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - McHenry, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.49"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.49").
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 - McHenry, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - McHenry, ND
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - McHenry, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - McHenry, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - McHenry, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - McHenry, 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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