Medora, ND weather in December
In December, Medora sees highs around 31°F and lows around 7°F: cold and mostly dry, with some snow. Rain or snow falls on about 6 days. Snowfall averages about 6.0 in. It is one of the coldest months in Medora. Dress for deep cold.
- Normal high
- 31°F
- Normal low
- 7°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 0.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 6.0 in
- normal snowfall
How December changes from start to finish
| December 1 | December 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 36°F | 28°F |
| Normal low | 12°F | 4°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 17% | 19% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:18 am / 4:07 pm | 7:39 am / 4:14 pm |
| Daylight | 8.8 h | 8.6 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow6 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in2 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below31 of 31
Average days per December, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in December
Normal precipitation is 0.6 in; a dry December brings about 0.2 in and a wet one about 0.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 6.0 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How December varies from year to year
- Warmest December, 1991-20201991: average high 42°F
- Coolest December2009: average high 18°F
- Wettest December2013: 2.9 in
- Driest December1991: 0.02 in
- Highest reading65°F (December 10, 2015)
- Lowest reading-39°F (December 31, 2017)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
December compared with November and January
| November | December | January | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 42°F | 31°F | 28°F |
| Normal low | 18°F | 7°F | 3°F |
| Wet days | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 9.4 h | 8.6 h | 9.0 h |
Highs change by -11°F from November and -3°F into January.
Nearby alternatives in December
- Warmer: Rapid City, SD196 mi · high 37°F · 5 wet days
How Medora ranks in December
- Normal high360th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 4 in North Dakota
- Wet days78th driest of 378
What to pack for Medora in December
- A warm jacket – lows near 7°F, highs near 31°F
- Waterproof boots – about 6.0 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 31 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
December has 1423 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 16% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Medora in December?
The normal high is 31°F and the normal low is 7°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest December reading was -39°F (December 31, 2017).
Does it rain a lot in Medora in December?
About 6 days in December have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.6 in. The wettest December in 1991-2020 was in 2013 (2.9 in); the driest was in 1991 (0.02 in).
Does it snow in Medora in December?
Yes. Normal snowfall in December is 6.0 in.
Is December a good time to visit Medora?
December ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Medora (30 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Medora (USC00325813), 0.2 mi NNW of the city center, 2,268 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: snow depth, humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).