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 beginning of December marks a clear shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's cold 37.8°F (3.2°C) to a subzero cold 23.2°F (-4.9°C). Throughout the December nights, Watford City encounters a low-temperature of 11.3°F (-11.5°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.Rainfall
In Watford City, North Dakota, in December, during 3.3 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 91.6 rainfall days, and 12.64" (321mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 11.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:02 pm. On the last day of December, in Watford City, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:10 pm MST.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 4h of sunshine, are months with the least 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 low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: During December, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Average temperature in December
Watford City, ND
- Average high temperature in December: 23.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 11.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Watford City, 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
Watford City, ND
- Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Watford City, 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 (49%).
Average rainfall in December
Watford City, ND
- Average rainfall in December: 0.51"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.85").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.43").
Average rainfall days in December
Watford City, ND
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Watford City, ND
- Average snowfall in December: 3.07"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Watford City, ND
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Watford City, ND
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Watford City, ND
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Watford City, 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
Watford City, ND
- Average cloud cover in December: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 19).
Average visibility in December
Watford City, ND
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).
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