December weather forecast
Trenton, ND

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Trenton, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 10.6°F (-11.9°C) and 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Temperature

With the transition into December, Trenton experiences a significant decrease in average high-temperatures, moving down from a wintry 37.4°F (3°C) in November to a subzero cold 22.1°F (-5.5°C). An average nighttime temperature of 10.6°F (-11.9°C) is observed during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity 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 December, it is snowing for 9 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 53.3 snowfall days, and 13.86" (352mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:25 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:45 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health 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:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Trenton, in December, 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', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity 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 Trenton, in December, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Trenton, in December, during 9 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Trenton, the average day length in December is 8h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:25 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:45 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Trenton, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Trenton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Trenton, ND

Average temperature in December - Trenton, 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
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Average pressure in December - Trenton, 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
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Average wind speed in December - Trenton, 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
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Average humidity in December - Trenton, 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
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Average rainfall in December - Trenton, 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
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Average rainfall days in December - Trenton, 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
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Average snowfall in December - Trenton, 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
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Average snowfall days in December - Trenton, 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
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Trenton, 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
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Average sunshine days in December - Trenton, 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
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Average UV index in December - Trenton, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - Trenton, 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
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Average visibility in December - Trenton, 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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