North Dakota in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in North Dakota in december 2026
The weather in North Dakota in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 260.4cm
Weather at 6am
16°F
Snow showers
30% of time
22%
19%
18%
Weather at 12pm
20°F
Snow showers
27% of time
26%
24%
23%
Weather at 6pm
18°F
Snow showers
27% of time
25%
21%
19%
Weather at 3am
16°F
31%
23%
22%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in North Dakota in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in North Dakota in december.
The climate of North Dakota in december is very bad
the weather in North Dakota in december is rather dry (with 1.5in of rainfall over 2 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in november there is an average of 1in of precipitation over 2 days.
The climate is quite cold in that area december. Do not forget to cover yourself! The thermometer averaged maximum of 23°F. The seasonal minimum is 14°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in North Dakota is 20°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in North Dakota in the month of december with a maximum record of 56°F in 2015 and a minimum record of -27°F in 2021.
On average, in North Dakota, the days of december last 08:28. Sunrise is at 08:25 and sets at 16:53.
December: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in december, there are destinations with better weather than North Dakota:
In december, Miami (Florida) has perfect weather.
Furthermore, Hawaii (Honolulu), Houston, Myrtle Beach, Phoenix (Arizona), Carolina Beach and Dauphin Island (Alabama) have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Atlanta, Dallas, Austin and Big Bend National Park (Texas) have a tolerable climate, but better than North Dakota.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of North Dakota in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements earlier years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 20°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 23°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 14°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 56°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -27°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 29 day(s) (94%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 21km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 2°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.9in (2009) | ||||
| Snowfall | 260.4cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 90% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.84km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 58% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:25 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:53 | ||||
| Length of day | 08:28 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in North Dakota in december 2025:
9°F to 22°F
14°F to 32°F
11°F to 22°F
13°F to 29°F
23°F to 31°F
7°F to 14°F
7°F to 13°F
20°F to 34°F
31°F to 40°F
9°F to 27°F
23°F to 31°F
4°F to 20°F
2°F to 5°F
5°F to 18°F
22°F to 27°F
34°F to 38°F
29°F to 38°F
9°F to 34°F
14°F to 29°F
22°F to 27°F
14°F to 25°F
18°F to 31°F
27°F to 31°F
25°F to 27°F
16°F to 25°F
23°F to 32°F
20°F to 29°F
4°F to 16°F
2°F to 13°F
20°F to 29°F
14°F to 23°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in december
Cities near North Dakota:
| Mount Rushmore in december | very bad weather |
| Sioux Falls in december | very bad weather |
| Minneapolis (Minnesota) in december | very bad weather |
| Wyoming in december | very bad weather |
| Cody (Wyoming) in december | very bad weather |
| Montana in december | very bad weather |
| Yellowstone National Park in december | very bad weather |
| Helena (Montana) in december | very bad weather |
| Grand Teton National Park (Wyoming) in december | very bad weather |
| Des Moines in december | very bad weather |
| Jackson Hole in december | very bad weather |
| Denver in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
North Dakota
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for North Dakota in december:
Weather data for North Dakota for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in North Dakota. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in North Dakota can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to North Dakota.