December weather forecast
Trail City, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Trail City, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

In Trail City, the onset of December is marked by a decreased average high-temperature, declining from November's wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C) to a freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C). Throughout the month of December, Trail City expects an average low of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

Humidity

In Trail City, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Trail City, South Dakota, in December, during 2.7 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 89.4 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Trail City, South Dakota, it is snowing for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is accumulated. In Trail City, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.4 days and aggregates up to 19.09" (485mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Trail City, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:09 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Trail City, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Trail City, South Dakota. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During December, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Trail City?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Trail City during December are 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and 14.4°F (-9.8°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Trail City?

In December, the average relative humidity in Trail City, South Dakota, is 83%.

How much does it rain in Trail City in December?

In Trail City, during December, the rain falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Trail City in December?

In Trail City, during December, snow falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Trail City?

The month with the shortest days in Trail City, South Dakota, is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Trail City?

In December, the average day length in Trail City, South Dakota, is 8h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Trail City?

On the first day of December in Trail City, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:09 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Trail City have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Trail City, South Dakota, is 4.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Trail City?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Trail City.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Trail City?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Trail City is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Trail City, SD

Average temperature in December - Trail City, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

Average pressure in December
Trail City, SD

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Trail City, SD

Average wind speed in December - Trail City, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Trail City, SD

Average humidity in December - Trail City, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).

Average rainfall in December
Trail City, SD

Average rainfall in December - Trail City, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Trail City, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Trail City, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Trail City, SD

Average snowfall in December - Trail City, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Trail City, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Trail City, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Trail City, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Trail City, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Trail City, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Trail City, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Trail City, SD

Average UV index in December - Trail City, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Trail City, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Trail City, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Trail City, SD

Average visibility in December - Trail City, 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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