Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The arrival of December is marked by a notable decrease in high-temperatures, falling from a cold 38.3°F (3.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 22.3°F (-5.4°C). Wahpeton observes an average low-temperature of 11.7°F (-11.3°C) during December nights.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Wahpeton, North Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 108.3 days and collects up to 18.78" (477mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 14.7 days and typically aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, in Wahpeton, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.5h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Wahpeton, ND
- Average high temperature in December: 22.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 11.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Wahpeton, ND
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Wahpeton, ND
- Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Wahpeton, ND
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and September (65%).
Average rainfall in December
Wahpeton, ND
- Average rainfall in December: 0.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days in December
Wahpeton, ND
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Wahpeton, ND
- Average snowfall in December: 4.17"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Wahpeton, ND
- Average snowfall days in December: 14.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Wahpeton, ND
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Wahpeton, ND
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Wahpeton, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Wahpeton, ND
- Average cloud cover in December: 63
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in December
Wahpeton, 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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