December weather forecast
Ross, ND

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ross, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and an average low of 10°F (-12.2°C).

Temperature

Ross's December weather is marked by a distinct drop in high-temperatures, declining from a cold 37°F (2.8°C) in November to a freezing cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C). Ross in December anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 10°F (-12.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Ross, in December, snow falls for 10.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.1" (28mm) of snow. In Ross, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.5 days and aggregates up to 6.46" (164mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ross, North Dakota.
On the first day of December in Ross, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:41 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Ross, North Dakota.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Ross in December?

December temperatures in Ross, North Dakota, vary between a high-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and a low-temperature of 10°F (-12.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ross?

The average relative humidity in December in Ross, North Dakota, is 88%.

How much does it rain in Ross in December?

In Ross, during December, the rain falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Ross in December?

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

What is the month with the shortest days in Ross?

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

How many hours of daylight does Ross have in December?

The average day length in December in Ross, North Dakota, is 8h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Ross?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ross, sunrise is at 8:41 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Ross?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Ross have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Ross?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Ross?

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

Average temperature in December - Ross, 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
Ross, ND

Average pressure in December - Ross, 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
Ross, ND

Average wind speed in December - Ross, 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
Ross, ND

Average humidity in December - Ross, 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
Ross, ND

Average rainfall in December - Ross, 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
Ross, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Ross, 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
Ross, ND

Average snowfall in December - Ross, 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
Ross, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Ross, 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
Ross, ND

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ross, 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
Ross, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Ross, 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
Ross, ND

Average UV index in December - Ross, 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
Ross, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Ross, 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
Ross, ND

Average visibility in December - Ross, 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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