December weather forecast
Prairie Junction, ND

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

Prairie Junction in December showcases a distinct temperature shift, moving from an average high of a wintry 37°F (2.8°C) in November to a subzero cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C). December's average low-temperature reading in Prairie Junction settles at an extreme cold 10°F (-12.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Prairie Junction, in December, it is raining for 1.8 days, with typically 0.24" (6mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 69.9 rainfall days, and 6.77" (172mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Prairie Junction, it is snowing for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is accumulated. In Prairie Junction, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.5 days and aggregates up to 6.46" (164mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Prairie Junction, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Prairie Junction, North Dakota, 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 in Prairie Junction are January and December, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Prairie Junction, North Dakota, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Prairie Junction in December?

The high-temperature in Prairie Junction during December is 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and the low-temperature is 10°F (-12.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Prairie Junction?

The average relative humidity in December in Prairie Junction is 88%.

How much does it rain in Prairie Junction in December?

In December, the rain falls for 1.8 days. Throughout December, 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Prairie Junction in December?

In December, it is snowing for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Prairie Junction?

The month with the shortest days in Prairie Junction, North Dakota, is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Prairie Junction have in December?

The average day length in December in Prairie Junction, North Dakota, is 8h and 27min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Prairie Junction?

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, in Prairie Junction, sunrise is at 8:37 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Prairie Junction?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Prairie Junction?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Prairie Junction?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Prairie Junction?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Prairie Junction is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Prairie Junction, ND

Average temperature in December - Prairie Junction, 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
Prairie Junction, ND

Average pressure in December - Prairie Junction, 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
Prairie Junction, ND

Average wind speed in December - Prairie Junction, 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
Prairie Junction, ND

Average humidity in December - Prairie Junction, 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
Prairie Junction, ND

Average rainfall in December - Prairie Junction, 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
Prairie Junction, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Prairie Junction, 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
Prairie Junction, ND

Average snowfall in December - Prairie Junction, 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
Prairie Junction, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Prairie Junction, 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
Prairie Junction, ND

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Prairie Junction, 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 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
Prairie Junction, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Prairie Junction, 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
Prairie Junction, ND

Average UV index in December - Prairie Junction, 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
Prairie Junction, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Prairie Junction, 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
Prairie Junction, ND

Average visibility in December - Prairie Junction, 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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