December weather forecast
Milnor, ND

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Milnor, North Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 21.9°F (-5.6°C) and 12.2°F (-11°C).

Temperature

As December begins, there is a noticeable decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cold 38.1°F (3.4°C) in November to a freezing cold 21.9°F (-5.6°C). Milnor registers a consistent average low-temperature of 12.2°F (-11°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout December, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 102.2 rainfall days, and 18.19" (462mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 15.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.86" (98mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Milnor, the average sunshine in December is 3.7h.

UV index

In Milnor, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Milnor?

In December, in Milnor, the average high-temperature is 21.9°F (-5.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 12.2°F (-11°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent 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 December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Milnor, in December, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 15.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.86" (98mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Milnor, in December, during 15.3 snowfall days, 3.86" (98mm) 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 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 41min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.7h.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
Milnor, ND

Average temperature in December - Milnor, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 21.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5°F).

Average pressure in December
Milnor, ND

Average pressure in December - Milnor, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Milnor, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

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 July (8.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Milnor, ND

Average humidity in December - Milnor, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (62%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Milnor, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Milnor, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Milnor, ND

Average snowfall in December - Milnor, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.86"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.86").
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 - Milnor, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Milnor, ND
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Milnor, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Milnor, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Milnor, ND
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Milnor, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Milnor, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Milnor, ND

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

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

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