December weather forecast
Gladstone, ND

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Gladstone, North Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 12.9°F (-10.6°C) and max 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a noticeable reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from an icy 39.6°F (4.2°C) in November to a freezing cold 24.6°F (-4.1°C). In Gladstone, an average low-temperature of 12.9°F (-10.6°C) is recorded during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Gladstone, during December, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. In Gladstone, during the entire year, the rain falls for 90.5 days and collects up to 13.78" (350mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Gladstone, North Dakota, in December, snow falls for 10.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.64" (67mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Gladstone, there are 56.7 snowfall days, and 19.72" (501mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Gladstone, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Gladstone, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:11 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Gladstone, North Dakota, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Gladstone. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Gladstone?

During December, Gladstone experiences an average high-temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and a low-temperature of 12.9°F (-10.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Gladstone?

In Gladstone, North Dakota, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How much does it rain in Gladstone in December?

In Gladstone, North Dakota, in December, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Gladstone in December?

In Gladstone, during December, snow falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Gladstone?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December in Gladstone, North Dakota, is 8h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Gladstone?

On the first day of December in Gladstone, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:11 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Gladstone have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Gladstone, North Dakota, is 4.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Gladstone?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Gladstone?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Gladstone is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gladstone, ND

Average temperature in December - Gladstone, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 24.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Gladstone, ND

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Gladstone, ND

Average wind speed in December - Gladstone, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Gladstone, ND

Average humidity in December - Gladstone, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (51%).

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Average rainfall in December
Gladstone, ND

Average rainfall in December - Gladstone, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in December
Gladstone, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Gladstone, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Gladstone, ND

Average snowfall in December - Gladstone, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.64"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Gladstone, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Gladstone, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gladstone, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Gladstone, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Gladstone, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Gladstone, ND

Average UV index in December - Gladstone, ND
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Gladstone, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Gladstone, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in December
Gladstone, ND

Average visibility in December - Gladstone, 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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