December weather forecast
Tower City, ND

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Tower City, North Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 9.7°F (-12.4°C) and an average high of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Tower City's average high-temperature witnesses a clear drop, receding from November's wintry 36.9°F (2.7°C) to a subzero cold 20.3°F (-6.5°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average an extreme cold 9.7°F (-12.4°C) during December.

Humidity

In Tower City, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In Tower City, North Dakota, in December, it is raining for 2.2 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 94.8 rainfall days, and 14.92" (379mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13.9 days and accumulates 3.11" (79mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Tower City 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Tower City, is 20.3°F (-6.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 9.7°F (-12.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Tower City, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Tower City, in December, it is raining for 2.2 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13.9 days and accumulates 3.11" (79mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Tower City, during December, snow falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Tower City have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 36min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Tower City have in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Tower City, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Tower City, ND

Average temperature in December - Tower City, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Tower City, ND

Average pressure in December - Tower City, 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
Tower City, ND

Average wind speed in December - Tower City, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Tower City, ND

Average humidity in December - Tower City, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (61%).

Average rainfall in December
Tower City, ND

Average rainfall in December - Tower City, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Tower City, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Tower City, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tower City, ND

Average snowfall in December - Tower City, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.11"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.11").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tower City, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Tower City, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Tower City, ND

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tower City, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tower City, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Tower City, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Tower City, ND
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and 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
Tower City, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Tower City, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Tower City, ND

Average visibility in December - Tower City, 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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