December weather forecast
Zahl, ND

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

The arrival of December is marked by a notable decrease in high-temperatures, falling from a wintry 37.4°F (3°C) in November to a freezing cold 22.1°F (-5.5°C). During the month of December, Zahl's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

Humidity

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

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Zahl, during December, snow falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow. In Zahl, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.3 days and aggregates up to 13.86" (352mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:26 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:46 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Zahl in December has an average high-temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 10.6°F (-11.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the driest month?

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

How much does it rain in Zahl in December?

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

How many days does it snow in December?

In Zahl, during December, snow falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Zahl have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:26 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:46 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Zahl, 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 - Zahl, 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 - Zahl, 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 - Zahl, 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 - Zahl, 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 - Zahl, 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 - Zahl, 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 - Zahl, 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 - Zahl, ND
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
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 - Zahl, 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 - Zahl, 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 - Zahl, 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 - Zahl, 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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