December weather forecast
Waubay, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Waubay, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 11.5°F (-11.4°C) and 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Temperature

December brings a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from an icy 38.8°F (3.8°C) in November to a subzero cold 23.2°F (-4.9°C). December nights in Waubay are marked by an average temperature drop to a frigid cold 11.5°F (-11.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In Waubay, during December, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 112.9 rainfall days, and 22.09" (561mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 14.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Waubay are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Waubay?

In Waubay, 23.2°F (-4.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 11.5°F (-11.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Waubay?

In Waubay, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December in Waubay?

In Waubay, in December, during 4.1 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Waubay?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 14.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Waubay?

In Waubay, in December, during 14.6 snowfall days, 4.53" (115mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Waubay?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Waubay?

In Waubay, the average day length in December is 8h and 48min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Waubay?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Waubay have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Waubay, South Dakota, is 3.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Waubay?

The months with the lowest UV index in Waubay are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Waubay?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Waubay, South Dakota, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Waubay, SD

Average temperature in December - Waubay, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5°F).

Average pressure in December
Waubay, SD

Average pressure in December - Waubay, 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
Waubay, SD

Average wind speed in December - Waubay, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Waubay, SD

Average humidity in December - Waubay, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Waubay, SD

Average rainfall in December - Waubay, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Waubay, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Waubay, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Waubay, SD

Average snowfall in December - Waubay, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.53"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Waubay, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Waubay, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Waubay, 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: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Waubay, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Waubay, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Waubay, SD

Average UV index in December - Waubay, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Waubay, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Waubay, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Waubay, SD

Average visibility in December - Waubay, SD
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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