December weather in Lignite, ND
The average temperature in Lignite in December is 12.1°F (3.0°F–21.3°F). Average precipitation: 0.46 inches.
December is a winter month in Lignite, and is cooler than the annual average of 37.9°F. Daily temperatures swing about 18.3°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 10 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 8h 3m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
21.3°F
Avg Low
3.0°F
Precipitation
0.46 in
Daylight
8h 3m
December records in Lignite
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 48.0°F (2021) | -27.2°F (2014) | 0.12 in (2009) |
| December 2 | 47.3°F (2017) | -18.2°F (2006) | 0.13 in (2013) |
| December 3 | 48.6°F (2015) | -22.0°F (2006) | 0.10 in (2016) |
| December 4 | 50.2°F (2015) | -11.2°F (2014) | 0.17 in (2011) |
| December 5 | 46.9°F (2015) | -14.1°F (2013) | 0.14 in (2021) |
| December 6 | 51.4°F (2015) | -26.7°F (2022) | 0.06 in (2022) |
| December 7 | 50.0°F (2015) | -30.3°F (2022) | 0.10 in (2012) |
| December 8 | 49.5°F (2020) | -23.1°F (2013) | 0.50 in (2023) |
| December 9 | 51.1°F (2015) | -25.8°F (2016) | 0.25 in (2025) |
| December 10 | 42.3°F (2015) | -29.9°F (2016) | 0.05 in (2016) |
| December 11 | 41.5°F (2014) | -20.2°F (2013) | 0.17 in (2015) |
| December 12 | 48.0°F (2017) | -20.2°F (2009) | 0.05 in (2009) |
| December 13 | 39.4°F (2014) | -22.0°F (2009) | 0.26 in (2022) |
| December 14 | 44.1°F (2018) | -20.0°F (2019) | 0.39 in (2022) |
| December 15 | 43.7°F (2018) | -23.8°F (2009) | 0.09 in (2024) |
| December 16 | 44.6°F (2025) | -25.1°F (2016) | 0.03 in (2010) |
| December 17 | 38.1°F (2017) | -32.4°F (2016) | 0.06 in (2016) |
| December 18 | 47.5°F (2018) | -26.9°F (2016) | 0.04 in (2012) |
| December 19 | 45.0°F (2020) | -13.4°F (2013) | 0.21 in (2008) |
| December 20 | 39.4°F (2011) | -18.2°F (2024) | 0.38 in (2010) |
| December 21 | 38.5°F (2019) | -20.2°F (2017) | 0.06 in (2010) |
| December 22 | 39.0°F (2019) | -27.0°F (2013) | 0.05 in (2021) |
| December 23 | 34.3°F (2011) | -31.5°F (2013) | 0.22 in (2012) |
| December 24 | 41.9°F (2011) | -26.9°F (2008) | 0.04 in (2018) |
| December 25 | 40.8°F (2011) | -20.9°F (2017) | 0.32 in (2016) |
| December 26 | 40.8°F (2011) | -26.7°F (2012) | 0.33 in (2016) |
| December 27 | 37.2°F (2013) | -30.8°F (2017) | 0.06 in (2024) |
| December 28 | 36.3°F (2023) | -28.8°F (2021) | 0.35 in (2006) |
| December 29 | 34.9°F (2023) | -29.2°F (2021) | 0.08 in (2011) |
| December 30 | 36.3°F (2011) | -36.0°F (2017) | 0.06 in (2008) |
| December 31 | 36.5°F (2011) | -28.8°F (2017) | 0.05 in (2020) |