December weather forecast
Bowman, ND

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Weather in December

December represents the intense cold period in Bowman, characterized by constantly low temperatures. With freezing temperatures becoming the norm, the mercury settles at 26.4°F (-3.1°C) signaling a complete transition into the cold North Dakota winter. Snowfalls are frequent occurrences, often painting the city in a beautiful sheet of white. Sunlight is present but only sparingly, marking the shortest daylight hours of the year. As the city wraps itself in a blanket of snow, winter in full force has truly arrived in Bowman.

Temperature

December in Bowman signals a clear temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from November's cold 41°F (5°C) to a freezing cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C). Bowman experiences an average low-temperature reading of 14.7°F (-9.6°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Bowman, in December, during 12.2 snowfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Bowman, North Dakota, there are 63.8 snowfall days, and 23.62" (600mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:17 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5h.

UV index

February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Bowman. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Bowman in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Bowman, records 26.4°F (-3.1°C), while the low-temperature is 14.7°F (-9.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Bowman?

The average relative humidity in December in Bowman is 82%.

What is the driest month in Bowman?

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December in Bowman?

In Bowman, in December, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Bowman?

In December, it is snowing for 12.2 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Bowman?

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Bowman have in December?

In Bowman, the average day length in December is 8h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Bowman?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:17 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bowman have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Bowman, North Dakota, is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Bowman?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Bowman?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Bowman 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 temperature in December
Bowman, ND

Average temperature in December - Bowman, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Bowman, ND

Average pressure in December - Bowman, ND
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Bowman, ND

Average wind speed in December - Bowman, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (9.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Bowman, ND

Average humidity in December - Bowman, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (49%).

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Average rainfall in December
Bowman, ND

Average rainfall in December - Bowman, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.32").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in December
Bowman, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Bowman, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Bowman, ND

Average snowfall in December - Bowman, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Bowman, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Bowman, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bowman, ND

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bowman, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Bowman, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Bowman, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Bowman, ND

Average UV index in December - Bowman, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Bowman, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Bowman, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).

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Average visibility in December
Bowman, ND

Average visibility in December - Bowman, ND
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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