December weather forecast
Sanger, ND

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Sanger, North Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and an average low of 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

Temperature

The start of December signals a considerable reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from an icy 37.6°F (3.1°C) in November to a freezing cold 22.3°F (-5.4°C). Throughout December, Sanger's nights cool down to an average of 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

Humidity

In Sanger, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In December, in Sanger, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sanger, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.5 days and collects up to 15.2" (386mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sanger are January through May, October through December. In Sanger, during December, snow falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 72.6 snowfall days, and 21.14" (537mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:30 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Sanger, the average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Sanger, in December, the average high-temperature is 22.3°F (-5.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 10.6°F (-11.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°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, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Sanger, in December, snow falls for 14.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.7" (94mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Sanger have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:30 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Sanger, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Sanger?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Sanger, ND

Average temperature in December - Sanger, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 22.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Sanger, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Sanger, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Sanger, 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 (55%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Sanger, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Sanger, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.7"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.78").
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 - Sanger, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sanger, ND
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Sanger, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Sanger, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Sanger, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Sanger, 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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