December weather forecast
Spotted Horn, ND

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Spotted Horn, North Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 10°F (-12.2°C) and 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a wintry 37°F (2.8°C) in November to a subzero cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C). Spotted Horn records an average low-temperature of 10°F (-12.2°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

In Spotted Horn, in December, during 1.8 rainfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 69.9 rainfall days, and 6.77" (172mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 55.5 snowfall days, and 6.46" (164mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:09 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and 10°F (-12.2°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Spotted Horn, in December, it is raining for 1.8 days, with typically 0.24" (6mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Spotted Horn, in December, during 10.9 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length in Spotted Horn is 8h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:09 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Spotted Horn have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Spotted Horn are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Spotted Horn, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 21.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.7°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Spotted Horn, ND
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.6mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Spotted Horn, 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 (52%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Spotted Horn, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.18").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Spotted Horn, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Spotted Horn, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Spotted Horn, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Spotted Horn, ND
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • 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 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Spotted Horn, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.7 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Spotted Horn, 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, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Spotted Horn, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Spotted Horn, ND
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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