December weather forecast
Menoken, ND

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Menoken, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 11.3°F (-11.5°C) and 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December is marked by a notable decrease in high-temperatures, falling from a cold 38.7°F (3.7°C) in November to a freezing cold 23.2°F (-4.9°C). An average nighttime temperature of 11.3°F (-11.5°C) is observed during December.

Humidity

In Menoken, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.6 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Menoken, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.9 days and collects up to 15" (381mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Menoken, in December, during 15.7 snowfall days, 3.98" (101mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Menoken, North Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 73.7 days and aggregates up to 23.11" (587mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:27 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and a low-temperature of 11.3°F (-11.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Menoken, in December, it is raining for 3.6 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Menoken, North Dakota, in December, during 15.7 snowfall days, 3.98" (101mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Menoken have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:27 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Menoken is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Menoken, ND

Average temperature in December - Menoken, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.3°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 (6.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Menoken, ND

Average pressure in December - Menoken, ND
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Menoken, ND

Average wind speed in December - Menoken, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Menoken, ND

Average humidity in December - Menoken, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (55%).

Average rainfall in December
Menoken, ND

Average rainfall in December - Menoken, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Menoken, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Menoken, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Menoken, ND

Average snowfall in December - Menoken, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Menoken, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Menoken, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Menoken, 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: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Menoken, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Menoken, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Menoken, ND

Average UV index in December - Menoken, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Menoken, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Menoken, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Menoken, ND

Average visibility in December - Menoken, 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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