December weather forecast
Ray, ND

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Ray, North Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 10.6°F (-11.9°C) and 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Temperature

A clear decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, decreasing from an icy 37.4°F (3°C) in November to a freezing cold 22.1°F (-5.5°C). Ray, during December nights, observes an average temperature of 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 2.5 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Ray. In December, in Ray, North Dakota, it is snowing for 9 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ray, there are 53.3 snowfall days, and 13.86" (352mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Ray, sunrise is at 8:23 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:43 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During December, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Ray?

December temperatures in Ray vary between a high-temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and a low-temperature of 10.6°F (-11.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ray?

The average relative humidity in December in Ray, North Dakota, is 87%.

What is the driest month in Ray?

December is the month with the least rainfall in Ray. Rain falls for 2.5 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Ray in December?

In Ray, in December, during 2.5 rainfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Ray in December?

In Ray, in December, during 9 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ray?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Ray?

In Ray, North Dakota, the average day length in December is 8h and 24min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Ray?

On the first day of December in Ray, sunrise is at 8:23 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:43 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Ray?

With an average of 4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Ray.

How many hours of sunshine does Ray have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Ray is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Ray?

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Ray, North Dakota.

What is the UV index reading in December in Ray?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Ray, North Dakota, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ray, ND

Average temperature in December - Ray, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 22.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (20.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (7°F).

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

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Ray, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.9mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Ray, 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 (48%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Ray, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Ray, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Ray, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
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 - Ray, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ray, 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: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Ray, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.5 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Ray, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Ray, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Ray, 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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