December weather forecast
Sweet Briar, ND

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sweet Briar, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23°F (-5°C) and 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

Temperature

The shift into December is marked by a considerable temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature dropping from a wintry 38.5°F (3.6°C) in November to a freezing cold 23°F (-5°C). In the month of December, the temperature in Sweet Briar generally rests at an average low of 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Sweet Briar is 87%.

Rainfall

In December, in Sweet Briar, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sweet Briar, North Dakota, there are 94.3 rainfall days, and 14.29" (363mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Sweet Briar is December, when snow falls for 12.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Sweet Briar, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, in Sweet Briar, sunrise is at 8:29 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Sweet Briar. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Sweet Briar?

The high-temperature in Sweet Briar, North Dakota, during December is 23°F (-5°C) and the low-temperature is 11.3°F (-11.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sweet Briar?

In December, the average relative humidity in Sweet Briar is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December in Sweet Briar?

In Sweet Briar, North Dakota, during December, the rain falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Sweet Briar?

The month with the most snowfall in Sweet Briar is December, when snow falls for 12.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Sweet Briar in December?

In Sweet Briar, North Dakota, during December, snow falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sweet Briar?

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

How many hours of daylight does Sweet Briar have in December?

In Sweet Briar, the average day length in December is 8h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Sweet Briar?

On the first day of December in Sweet Briar, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:29 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sweet Briar have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Sweet Briar, North Dakota, is 4.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Sweet Briar?

November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Sweet Briar, North Dakota.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Sweet Briar?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Sweet Briar is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Sweet Briar, ND

Average temperature in December - Sweet Briar, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 23°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Sweet Briar, ND

Average pressure in December - Sweet Briar, ND
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sweet Briar, ND

Average wind speed in December - Sweet Briar, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Sweet Briar, ND

Average humidity in December - Sweet Briar, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (55%).

Average rainfall in December
Sweet Briar, ND

Average rainfall in December - Sweet Briar, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Sweet Briar, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Sweet Briar, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sweet Briar, ND

Average snowfall in December - Sweet Briar, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sweet Briar, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Sweet Briar, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sweet Briar, ND

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sweet Briar, 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: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sweet Briar, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Sweet Briar, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Sweet Briar, ND

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

Average cloud cover in December
Sweet Briar, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Sweet Briar, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Sweet Briar, ND

Average visibility in December - Sweet Briar, 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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