December weather forecast
Plaza, ND

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Plaza, North Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 10°F (-12.2°C) and 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Plaza's average high-temperature experiences a noticeable drop, receding from November's wintry 37°F (2.8°C) to a freezing cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C). Plaza experiences an average low-temperature of 10°F (-12.2°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

In Plaza, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In Plaza, in December, it is raining for 1.8 days, with typically 0.24" (6mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Plaza, during the entire year, the rain falls for 69.9 days and collects up to 6.77" (172mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Plaza, in December, during 10.9 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 55.5 snowfall days, and 6.46" (164mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:37 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Plaza, is 21.6°F (-5.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 10°F (-12.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How much does it rain in Plaza in December?

In Plaza, in December, during 1.8 rainfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Plaza, in December, snow falls for 10.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Plaza have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 27min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:37 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Plaza?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Plaza have in December?

In Plaza, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Plaza, ND

Average temperature in December - Plaza, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 21.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10°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 (5.7°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Plaza, 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 (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Plaza, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

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 August (8.6mph).

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Plaza, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.18").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Plaza, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Plaza, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.14").
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 - Plaza, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Plaza, ND
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Plaza, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.7 days).

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Plaza, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 22).

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

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

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