December weather forecast
Wabek, ND

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Wabek, North Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 10°F (-12.2°C) and 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Temperature

In Wabek, stepping into December signifies a significant temperature decrement, moving down from November's icy 37°F (2.8°C) to a subzero cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C). In December, the average low-temperature in Wabek records at a frigid cold 10°F (-12.2°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

In Wabek, in December, during 1.8 rainfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Wabek, during the entire year, the rain falls for 69.9 days and collects up to 6.77" (172mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Wabek, in December, during 10.9 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Wabek, North Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.5 days and aggregates up to 6.46" (164mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Wabek, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:37 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Wabek, 21.6°F (-5.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 10°F (-12.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Wabek, during December, the rain falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Wabek, during December, snow falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:37 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index 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
Wabek, ND

Average temperature in December - Wabek, 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 - Wabek, 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 - Wabek, 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 - Wabek, 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
Wabek, ND

Average rainfall in December - Wabek, 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
Wabek, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Wabek, 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
Wabek, ND

Average snowfall in December - Wabek, 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 - Wabek, 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
Wabek, ND

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

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 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
Wabek, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Wabek, 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
Wabek, ND

Average UV index in December - Wabek, 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 - Wabek, 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 - Wabek, 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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