Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
A clear reduction in the average high-temperature marks the arrival of December, falling from a cold 32.9°F (0.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 17.6°F (-8°C). During December, Russell consistently records a temperature low averaging an extreme cold 6.4°F (-14.2°C).Humidity
In Russell, the average relative humidity in December is 91%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Russell, during the entire year, the rain falls for 106.7 days and collects up to 17.05" (433mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Russell, North Dakota, in December, during 16.7 snowfall days, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 90.1 snowfall days, and 24.17" (614mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:36 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3.3h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 1 during December leads to these advisories:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many days does it rain in December?
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What is the month with the shortest days in Russell?
How many hours of daylight does Russell have in December?
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When is the lowest UV index?
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Average temperature in December
Russell, ND
- Average high temperature in December: 17.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 6.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Russell, ND
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Russell, ND
- Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Russell, ND
- Average humidity in December: 91%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (58%).
Average rainfall in December
Russell, ND
- Average rainfall in December: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.55").
Average rainfall days in December
Russell, ND
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Russell, ND
- Average snowfall in December: 4.13"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Russell, ND
- Average snowfall days in December: 16.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (16.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Russell, ND
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Russell, ND
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Russell, 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
Russell, ND
- Average cloud cover in December: 67
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in December
Russell, 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 and February (4mi).
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