December weather forecast
Sawyer, ND

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sawyer, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and min 9.3°F (-12.6°C).

Temperature

A noticeable downshift in temperatures is seen as November gives way to December, with average highs moving from an icy 35.6°F (2°C) to a subzero cold 20.3°F (-6.5°C). Sawyer throughout December, records an average low-temperature of 9.3°F (-12.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Sawyer, during December, the rain falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. In Sawyer, North Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 89.5 days and collects up to 13.94" (354mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sawyer are January through May, October through December. In Sawyer, during December, snow falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.4 snowfall days, and 16.22" (412mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Sawyer, North Dakota, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:34 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

UV index

In Sawyer, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Sawyer, in December, the average high-temperature is 20.3°F (-6.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 9.3°F (-12.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in Sawyer in December?

In Sawyer, in December, it is raining for 2.2 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Sawyer, in December, snow falls for 11.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.72" (69mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Sawyer have in December?

In Sawyer, North Dakota, the average day length in December is 8h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:34 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Sawyer have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.8h.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Sawyer, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sawyer, ND

Average temperature in December - Sawyer, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Sawyer, ND

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

Average wind speed in December
Sawyer, ND

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Sawyer, ND

Average humidity in December - Sawyer, 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
Sawyer, ND

Average rainfall in December - Sawyer, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Sawyer, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Sawyer, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sawyer, ND

Average snowfall in December - Sawyer, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sawyer, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Sawyer, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sawyer, 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 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sawyer, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Sawyer, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Sawyer, ND

Average UV index in December - Sawyer, ND
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Sawyer, ND

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

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

Average visibility in December
Sawyer, ND

Average visibility in December - Sawyer, 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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