December weather forecast
Southam, ND

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Southam, North Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 18.1°F (-7.7°C) and 7.2°F (-13.8°C).

Temperature

A clear reduction in the average high-temperature is witnessed with the onset of December, reducing from an icy 34.2°F (1.2°C) in November to a freezing cold 18.1°F (-7.7°C). During December, the temperature is averaged to a low of 7.2°F (-13.8°C) at night.

Humidity

In Southam, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.

Rainfall

In Southam, during December, the rain falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Southam, there are 95.3 rainfall days, and 14.41" (366mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Southam. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 15.5 days and accumulates 3.9" (99mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Southam, the average sunshine in December is 3.4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. 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, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Southam, is 18.1°F (-7.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 7.2°F (-13.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 90%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 2.1 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 15.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Southam in December?

In Southam, in December, during 15.5 snowfall days, 3.9" (99mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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 Southam have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Southam?

In Southam, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Southam?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Southam, ND

Average temperature in December - Southam, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 18.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1°F).

Average pressure in December
Southam, ND

Average pressure in December - Southam, 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
Southam, ND

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Southam, ND

Average humidity in December - Southam, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (58%).

Average rainfall in December
Southam, ND

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.44").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Southam, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Southam, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Southam, ND

Average snowfall in December - Southam, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.9"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Southam, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Southam, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Southam, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Southam, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Southam, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are August and September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Southam, ND

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

Average cloud cover in December
Southam, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Southam, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
Southam, ND

Average visibility in December - Southam, 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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