December weather forecast
Ruso, ND

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Ruso, North Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 21.7°F (-5.7°C) and 9.7°F (-12.4°C).

Temperature

Ruso witnesses a significant decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's wintry 37.2°F (2.9°C) to a freezing cold 21.7°F (-5.7°C). Ruso experiences an average low-temperature of 9.7°F (-12.4°C) in month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Ruso is 87%.

Rainfall

In Ruso, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Ruso, during the entire year, the rain falls for 95.9 days and collects up to 14.65" (372mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Ruso are January through May, October through December. In Ruso, during December, snow falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow. In Ruso, North Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 68 days and aggregates up to 18.19" (462mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Ruso is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, in Ruso, sunrise is at 8:32 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January, 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Ruso in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Ruso, is 21.7°F (-5.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 9.7°F (-12.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ruso?

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December in Ruso?

In Ruso, North Dakota, in December, during 3.5 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Ruso in December?

In December, in Ruso, it is snowing for 13 days. Throughout December, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ruso?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Ruso have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Ruso?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:32 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Ruso?

The months with the least sunshine in Ruso, North Dakota, are January and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Ruso have in December?

In Ruso, North Dakota, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Ruso?

The months with the lowest UV index in Ruso are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Ruso?

In Ruso, North Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ruso, ND

Average temperature in December - Ruso, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 21.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Ruso, ND

Average pressure in December - Ruso, 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
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Average wind speed in December - Ruso, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Ruso, ND

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (54%).

Average rainfall in December
Ruso, ND

Average rainfall in December - Ruso, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Ruso, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ruso, ND

Average snowfall in December - Ruso, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.31").
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 - Ruso, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ruso, 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 4min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ruso, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Ruso, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (13.9 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Ruso, 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 January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Ruso, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Ruso, 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).

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