December weather forecast
Tioga, ND

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Tioga, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 10.6°F (-11.9°C) and 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Temperature

December's arrival witnesses a distinct temperature drop, receding from November's icy 37.4°F (3°C) to a freezing cold 22.1°F (-5.5°C). During December nights, Tioga witnesses a consistent average temperature of 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.5 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Tioga, North Dakota, in December, snow falls for 9 days, with typically accumulated 1.93" (49mm) of snow. In Tioga, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.3 days and aggregates up to 13.86" (352mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 8:22 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:43 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December leads to these advisories:
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. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, in Tioga, the average high-temperature is 22.1°F (-5.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 10.6°F (-11.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 2.5 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Tioga, during December, the rain falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Tioga, in December, during 9 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) 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 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 24min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:22 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:43 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Tioga have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Tioga, ND

Average temperature in December - Tioga, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 22.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (20.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (7°F).

Average pressure in December
Tioga, ND

Average pressure in December - Tioga, 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 (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Tioga, ND

Average wind speed in December - Tioga, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Tioga, ND

Average humidity in December - Tioga, 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 (48%).

Average rainfall in December
Tioga, ND

Average rainfall in December - Tioga, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Tioga, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Tioga, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tioga, ND

Average snowfall in December - Tioga, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tioga, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Tioga, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tioga, 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: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tioga, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Tioga, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Tioga, ND

Average UV index in December - Tioga, ND
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Tioga, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Tioga, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in December
Tioga, ND

Average visibility in December - Tioga, 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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