December weather forecastAmherst, SD
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Amherst, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 12.2°F (-11°C) and max 22.6°F (-5.2°C).Temperature
In Amherst, the average high-temperature in December significantly decreases from a cold 39.2°F (4°C) in November to a freezing cold 22.6°F (-5.2°C). Amherst, in December, experiences an average temperature of 12.2°F (-11°C) at night.Humidity
In Amherst, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.Rainfall
In Amherst, in December, it is raining for 3.9 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Amherst, there are 109.5 rainfall days, and 20.39" (518mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 15.2 days and accumulates 4.61" (117mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Amherst is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.9h.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Amherst, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 22.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 12.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Amherst, 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
Amherst, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Amherst, SD
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (62%).
Average rainfall in December
Amherst, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 1.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").
Average rainfall days in December
Amherst, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Amherst, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 4.61"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Amherst, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 15.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Amherst, SD
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Amherst, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 15 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Amherst, 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 and November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Amherst, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in December
Amherst, SD
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (5mi).
