December weather forecast
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Weather in December

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

Temperature

The onset of December marks a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a cold 38.1°F (3.4°C) in November to a subzero cold 21.9°F (-5.6°C). In Power, the nighttime temperature averages to a frigid cold 12.2°F (-11°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In Power, during December, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 102.2 rainfall days, and 18.19" (462mm) 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 15.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.86" (98mm) 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 7:53 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, in Power, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Power, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature during December is 21.9°F (-5.6°C) and the low-temperature is 12.2°F (-11°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December?

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

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 15.3 days and accumulates 3.86" (98mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Power, 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 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Power have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 39min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Power, 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 risk 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
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Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Power, 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
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Average pressure in December - Power, 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 - Power, 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
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Average humidity in December - Power, 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 - Power, 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 - Power, 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
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Average snowfall in December - Power, 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 - Power, 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
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Power, 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: 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
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Average sunshine days in December - Power, 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 - Power, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - Power, 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
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Average visibility in December - Power, 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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