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Fargo weather in December (North Dakota, United States of America)

Thinking of visiting Fargo in December? Check the weather first! Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Fargo typically brings very low temperatures and low snowfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near -5°C, cooling down at night to around -14°C. With the arrival of this cold month, make sure you're dressed in warm clothing. It's important to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Fargo in December usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 27 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 10 days of snow are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With about 107 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Fargo. May, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Fargo climate page with graphs.

 

Fargo, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 32%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 27 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 76%  
SunshineSunshine 107 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 40%  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Fargo should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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