Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Petrel's transition into December is marked by a clear drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a wintry 41.2°F (5.1°C) in November to a freezing cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C). Petrel experiences a mean low-temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C) during December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Petrel is 82%.Rainfall
In December, in Petrel, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Petrel, there are 101.3 rainfall days, and 14.25" (362mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Petrel. In December, it is snowing for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is accumulated. In Petrel, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.8 days and aggregates up to 21.42" (544mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:14 pm MST.
Sunshine
In Petrel, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.UV index
The month with the lowest UV index in Petrel, North Dakota, is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Petrel, ND
- Average high temperature in December: 25.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 14.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Petrel, ND
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Petrel, ND
- Average wind speed in December: 10.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Petrel, ND
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (51%).
Average rainfall in December
Petrel, ND
- Average rainfall in December: 0.55"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in December
Petrel, ND
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Petrel, ND
- Average snowfall in December: 2.52"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Petrel, ND
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Petrel, 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: 4h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Petrel, ND
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Petrel, ND
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Petrel, ND
- Average cloud cover in December: 51
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in December
Petrel, ND
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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