December weather forecast
White Shield, ND

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in White Shield, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 9.7°F (-12.4°C) and max 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

Temperature

White Shield's weather in December is marked by a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's icy 37.2°F (2.9°C) to a freezing cold 21.7°F (-5.7°C). The average low-temperature of 9.7°F (-12.4°C) is witnessed during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In White Shield, during December, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 95.9 rainfall days, and 14.65" (372mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In White Shield, North Dakota, in December, snow falls for 13 days, with typically accumulated 3.19" (81mm) of snow. In White Shield, during the entire year, snow falls for 68 days and aggregates up to 18.19" (462mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:35 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in White Shield?

During December, White Shield experiences an average high-temperature of 21.7°F (-5.7°C) and a low-temperature of 9.7°F (-12.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in White Shield?

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In White Shield, during December, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In White Shield, during December, snow falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 30min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:35 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
White Shield, ND

Average temperature in December - White Shield, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 21.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - White Shield, 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 - White Shield, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11mph).
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 - White Shield, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (54%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - White Shield, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - White Shield, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - White Shield, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.31").
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 - White Shield, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
White Shield, ND

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - White Shield, 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: 3h and 4min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
White Shield, ND

Average sunshine days in December - White Shield, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (13.9 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - White Shield, ND
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - White Shield, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
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 - White Shield, ND
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).

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