December weather forecast
Spiritwood Lake, ND

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Spiritwood Lake, North Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 21.2°F (-6°C) and an average low of 10.2°F (-12.1°C).

Temperature

Spiritwood Lake's transition into December is marked by a distinct drop in the average high-temperature, reducing from a wintry 37.4°F (3°C) in November to a freezing cold 21.2°F (-6°C). Spiritwood Lake throughout December, experiences an average nighttime temperature of 10.2°F (-12.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Spiritwood Lake, in December, it is raining for 2.3 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 96.6 rainfall days, and 16.77" (426mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Spiritwood Lake are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Spiritwood Lake. Snow falls for 13.3 days and accumulates 4.69" (119mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Spiritwood Lake.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, in Spiritwood Lake, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Spiritwood Lake, the average sunshine in December is 3.7h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Spiritwood Lake is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Spiritwood Lake?

In Spiritwood Lake, 21.2°F (-6°C) is the average high-temperature and 10.2°F (-12.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Spiritwood Lake?

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December in Spiritwood Lake?

In Spiritwood Lake, in December, during 2.3 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Spiritwood Lake?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 13.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.69" (119mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Spiritwood Lake in December?

In Spiritwood Lake, during December, snow falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.69" (119mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Spiritwood Lake?

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Spiritwood Lake, North Dakota.

How many hours of daylight does Spiritwood Lake have in December?

In Spiritwood Lake, North Dakota, the average day length in December is 8h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Spiritwood Lake?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Spiritwood Lake?

The average sunshine duration in December in Spiritwood Lake is 3.7h.

How high is the UV index in December in Spiritwood Lake?

In Spiritwood Lake, North Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Spiritwood Lake, ND

Average temperature in December - Spiritwood Lake, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 21.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Spiritwood Lake, ND

Average pressure in December - Spiritwood Lake, 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
Spiritwood Lake, ND

Average wind speed in December - Spiritwood Lake, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Spiritwood Lake, ND

Average humidity in December - Spiritwood Lake, 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 (59%).

Average rainfall in December
Spiritwood Lake, ND

Average rainfall in December - Spiritwood Lake, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Spiritwood Lake, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Spiritwood Lake, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Spiritwood Lake, ND

Average snowfall in December - Spiritwood Lake, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Spiritwood Lake, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Spiritwood Lake, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Spiritwood Lake, ND

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Spiritwood Lake, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Spiritwood Lake, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Spiritwood Lake, ND

Average UV index in December - Spiritwood Lake, ND
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Spiritwood Lake, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Spiritwood Lake, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Spiritwood Lake, ND

Average visibility in December - Spiritwood Lake, ND
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (5mi).

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