December weather forecast
Akaska, SD

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

December's onset is marked by a clear temperature decrease, falling from an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C) in November to a freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C). An average temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Akaska, South Dakota, during December, the rain falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. 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 Akaska, in December, during 9.5 snowfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 49.4 snowfall days, and 19.09" (485mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in Akaska, the average high-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 14.4°F (-9.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Akaska, in December, during 2.7 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, in Akaska, it is snowing for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Akaska have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Akaska, SD

Average temperature in December - Akaska, 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
Akaska, SD

Average pressure in December - Akaska, 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
Akaska, SD

Average wind speed in December - Akaska, 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
Akaska, SD

Average humidity in December - Akaska, 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
Akaska, SD

Average rainfall in December - Akaska, 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
Akaska, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Akaska, 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
Akaska, SD

Average snowfall in December - Akaska, 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
Akaska, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Akaska, 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
Akaska, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Akaska, 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
Akaska, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Akaska, 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
Akaska, SD

Average UV index in December - Akaska, 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
Akaska, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Akaska, 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
Akaska, SD

Average visibility in December - Akaska, 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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