December weather forecastAntelope, SD
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Antelope, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 20.1°F (-6.6°C) and 31.8°F (-0.1°C).Temperature
With the onset of December, Antelope's weather experiences a distinct temperature drop, moving from a chilly 46.4°F (8°C) in November to a subzero cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C). Antelope temperatures generally rest at a low of 20.1°F (-6.6°C) during the December nights.Humidity
In Antelope, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In Antelope, in December, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Antelope, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109.2 days and collects up to 16.89" (429mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 7.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Antelope, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 31.8°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 (31.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Antelope, SD
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Antelope, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 11.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Antelope, SD
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (56%).
Average rainfall in December
Antelope, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.79"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in December
Antelope, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Antelope, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 2.76"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Antelope, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Antelope, SD
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Antelope, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Antelope, SD
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Antelope, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 21).
Average visibility in December
Antelope, 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).
