December weather forecast
Mansfield, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mansfield, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 12.7°F (-10.7°C) and an average high of 25°F (-3.9°C).

Temperature

December is marked by a significant decrease, with the average high-temperature retreating from a cold 41.7°F (5.4°C) in November to a freezing cold 25°F (-3.9°C). In the month of December, the average temperature dips to a frigid cold 12.7°F (-10.7°C) during the night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Mansfield is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Mansfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.2 days and collects up to 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Mansfield, South Dakota, during December, snow falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of snow. In Mansfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.8 days and aggregates up to 19.13" (486mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 25°F (-3.9°C) and the low-temperature is 12.7°F (-10.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Mansfield, in December, during 3.1 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Mansfield, South Dakota, during December, snow falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Mansfield, SD

Average temperature in December - Mansfield, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 25°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Mansfield, SD

Average pressure in December - Mansfield, SD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mansfield, SD

Average wind speed in December - Mansfield, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Mansfield, SD

Average humidity in December - Mansfield, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (60%).

Average rainfall in December
Mansfield, SD

Average rainfall in December - Mansfield, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Mansfield, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Mansfield, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mansfield, SD

Average snowfall in December - Mansfield, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mansfield, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Mansfield, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mansfield, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mansfield, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mansfield, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Mansfield, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Mansfield, SD

Average UV index in December - Mansfield, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Mansfield, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Mansfield, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
Mansfield, SD

Average visibility in December - Mansfield, SD
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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