December weather forecast
Dawson, ND

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Dawson, North Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and an average low of 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

Temperature

December signals a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from November's wintry 38.7°F (3.7°C) to a freezing cold 23.2°F (-4.9°C). The temperature dips to an average of 11.3°F (-11.5°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In Dawson, North Dakota, in December, during 3.6 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dawson, there are 105.9 rainfall days, and 15" (381mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Dawson, in December, during 15.7 snowfall days, 3.98" (101mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dawson, North Dakota, there are 73.7 snowfall days, and 23.11" (587mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Dawson?

The high-temperature in Dawson, North Dakota, during December is 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and the low-temperature is 11.3°F (-11.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Dawson?

In Dawson, North Dakota, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How much does it rain in Dawson in December?

In December, in Dawson, the rain falls for 3.6 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Dawson?

In December, it is snowing for 15.7 days. Throughout December, 3.98" (101mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dawson?

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Dawson, North Dakota.

What is the average length of the day in December in Dawson?

In Dawson, the average day length in December is 8h and 36min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Dawson?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dawson have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Dawson is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Dawson?

The months with the lowest UV index in Dawson are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Dawson?

In Dawson, North Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Dawson, ND

Average temperature in December - Dawson, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Dawson, ND

Average pressure in December - Dawson, 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 (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Dawson, ND

Average wind speed in December - Dawson, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Dawson, ND

Average humidity in December - Dawson, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (55%).

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Average rainfall in December
Dawson, ND

Average rainfall in December - Dawson, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in December
Dawson, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Dawson, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Dawson, ND

Average snowfall in December - Dawson, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Dawson, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Dawson, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dawson, ND
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Dawson, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Dawson, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Dawson, ND

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Dawson, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Dawson, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).

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Average visibility in December
Dawson, ND

Average visibility in December - Dawson, 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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