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
December signals a clear temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from November's icy 41°F (5°C) to a freezing cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C). In December, the temperature drops to an average of 14.7°F (-9.6°C) at night.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Scranton, North Dakota, is 82%.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall in Scranton, North Dakota, are January and December Rain falls for 3.7 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of rain.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Scranton. In Scranton, in December, snow falls for 12.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.95" (75mm) of snow. In Scranton, North Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 63.8 days and aggregates up to 23.62" (600mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of December, in Scranton, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:16 pm MST.
Sunshine
In Scranton, the average sunshine in December is 5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Scranton in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Scranton?
What is the driest month in Scranton?
How much does it rain in Scranton in December?
How many days does it snow in December in Scranton?
What is the month with the shortest days in Scranton?
What is the average length of the day in December in Scranton?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Scranton?
How long on average sun shines in December in Scranton?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Scranton?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Scranton?
Average temperature in December
Scranton, ND
- Average high temperature in December: 26.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 14.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Scranton, ND
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Scranton, ND
- Average wind speed in December: 11.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (9.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Scranton, ND
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (49%).
Average rainfall in December
Scranton, ND
- Average rainfall in December: 0.55"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.32").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.55").
Average rainfall days in December
Scranton, ND
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Scranton, ND
- Average snowfall in December: 2.95"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Scranton, ND
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Scranton, ND
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Scranton, ND
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Scranton, ND
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Scranton, ND
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).
Average visibility in December
Scranton, ND
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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