December weather forecast
Scenic, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Scenic, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Temperature

December is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 32.5°F (0.3°C) at the peak and 18.7°F (-7.4°C) at the base.

Humidity

In Scenic, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In Scenic, during December, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 118.8 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Scenic. In Scenic, in December, during 8.1 snowfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Scenic, there are 50.4 snowfall days, and 24.41" (620mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Scenic, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:23 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Scenic?

With average high temperatures of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and lows of 18.7°F (-7.4°C), December is the coldest month in Scenic, South Dakota.

How cold is it in Scenic in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Scenic, is 32.5°F (0.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 18.7°F (-7.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Scenic?

In December, the average relative humidity in Scenic, South Dakota, is 74%.

How much does it rain in Scenic in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Scenic?

In Scenic, in December, during 8.1 snowfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Scenic?

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Scenic.

How many hours of daylight does Scenic have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Scenic?

On the first day of December in Scenic, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:23 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Scenic?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Scenic?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Scenic, South Dakota.

What is the UV index reading in December in Scenic?

In Scenic, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Scenic, SD

Average temperature in December - Scenic, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Scenic, SD

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Scenic, SD

Average wind speed in December - Scenic, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Scenic, SD

Average humidity in December - Scenic, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (50%).

Average rainfall in December
Scenic, SD

Average rainfall in December - Scenic, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Scenic, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Scenic, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Scenic, SD

Average snowfall in December - Scenic, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.64"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Scenic, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Scenic, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Scenic, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Scenic, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Scenic, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Scenic, SD

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Scenic, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Scenic, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Scenic, SD

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

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

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