December weather forecast
Niagara, ND

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Niagara, North Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 8.2°F (-13.2°C) and 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Temperature

Witnessing a clear drop in December, the average high-temperature declines from November's wintry 35.2°F (1.8°C) to a subzero cold 18.7°F (-7.4°C). Niagara's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 8.2°F (-13.2°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

In Niagara, in December, it is raining for 1.9 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 91.5 rainfall days, and 15.31" (389mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.7h.

UV index

In Niagara, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Niagara, 18.7°F (-7.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 8.2°F (-13.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Niagara, in December, it is raining for 1.9 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Niagara, during December, snow falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Niagara have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 27min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Niagara, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.7h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat 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
Niagara, ND

Average temperature in December - Niagara, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 18.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 8.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Niagara, ND

Average pressure in December - Niagara, ND
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"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 - Niagara, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Niagara, ND

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (60%).

Average rainfall in December
Niagara, ND

Average rainfall in December - Niagara, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Niagara, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Niagara, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Niagara, ND

Average snowfall in December - Niagara, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.58"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Niagara, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Niagara, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 30min).

  • 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 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Niagara, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Niagara, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

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

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Niagara, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Niagara, 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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