December weather forecast
Sherwood, ND

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sherwood, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and 9.1°F (-12.7°C).

Temperature

The start of December signals a considerable reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a wintry 35.4°F (1.9°C) in November to a subzero cold 20.3°F (-6.5°C). Sherwood experiences a nighttime temperature average of 9.1°F (-12.7°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Sherwood is 88%.

Rainfall

In Sherwood, in December, it is raining for 2.9 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sherwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.5 days and collects up to 16.1" (409mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Sherwood, in December, during 14 snowfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Sherwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 74.4 days and aggregates up to 21.42" (544mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:40 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in Sherwood, the average high-temperature is 20.3°F (-6.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 9.1°F (-12.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Sherwood, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Sherwood, in December, during 14 snowfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Sherwood, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Sherwood, the average day length in December is 8h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:40 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Sherwood, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sherwood, ND

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Sherwood, ND

Average pressure in December - Sherwood, 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
Sherwood, ND

Average wind speed in December - Sherwood, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Sherwood, ND

Average humidity in December - Sherwood, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

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

Average rainfall in December
Sherwood, ND

Average rainfall in December - Sherwood, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Sherwood, ND

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sherwood, ND

Average snowfall in December - Sherwood, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sherwood, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Sherwood, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sherwood, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

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 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sherwood, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Sherwood, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Sherwood, ND

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Sherwood, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Sherwood, 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
Sherwood, ND

Average visibility in December - Sherwood, 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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