December weather forecast
Raleigh, ND

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Raleigh, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 23°F (-5°C) and min 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December brings a distinct temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping from a wintry 38.5°F (3.6°C) in November to a freezing cold 23°F (-5°C). Throughout December, Raleigh records an average temperature of 11.3°F (-11.5°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In Raleigh, North Dakota, in December, during 2.9 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 94.3 rainfall days, and 14.29" (363mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Raleigh are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.8 days and accumulates 3.31" (84mm) 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 7:08 am and sunset at 4:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:08 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 23°F (-5°C) and a low-temperature of 11.3°F (-11.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.8 days and accumulates 3.31" (84mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 12.8 days. Throughout December, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Raleigh have in December?

In Raleigh, the average day length in December is 8h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:08 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Raleigh?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Raleigh, ND

Average temperature in December - Raleigh, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 23°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Raleigh, ND

Average pressure in December - Raleigh, ND
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"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
Raleigh, ND

Average wind speed in December - Raleigh, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Raleigh, ND

Average humidity in December - Raleigh, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (55%).

Average rainfall in December
Raleigh, ND

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Raleigh, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Raleigh, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Raleigh, ND

Average snowfall in December - Raleigh, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Raleigh, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Raleigh, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Raleigh, 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 1min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Raleigh, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Raleigh, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Raleigh, ND

Average UV index in December - Raleigh, ND
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Raleigh, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Raleigh, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Raleigh, ND

Average visibility in December - Raleigh, 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).

Raleigh, North Dakota, USA

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