December weather forecast
Wheelock, ND

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

A clear reduction in the average high-temperature is witnessed with the onset of December, reducing from a cold 37.4°F (3°C) in November to a subzero cold 22.1°F (-5.5°C). During December, Wheelock witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

Humidity

In Wheelock, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 2.5 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Wheelock, in December, snow falls for 9 days, with typically accumulated 1.93" (49mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 53.3 snowfall days, and 13.86" (352mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:23 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:43 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4h of 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and the low-temperature is 10.6°F (-11.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Wheelock, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.5 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Wheelock, during December, the rain falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Wheelock, in December, snow falls for 9 days, with typically accumulated 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Wheelock?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Wheelock have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:23 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, in Wheelock, North Dakota, sunrise is at 8:43 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Wheelock have in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Wheelock is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Wheelock, 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 - Wheelock, 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 - Wheelock, 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 - Wheelock, 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 - Wheelock, 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 - Wheelock, 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 - Wheelock, 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 - Wheelock, 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 - Wheelock, 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 - Wheelock, 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 - Wheelock, 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 - Wheelock, 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 - Wheelock, 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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