December weather forecastArlington, SD
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Arlington, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and an average low of 13.6°F (-10.2°C).Temperature
December's arrival signals a distinct temperature shift, dropping from a wintry 41.2°F (5.1°C) in November to a subzero cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 13.6°F (-10.2°C) in December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.Rainfall
In Arlington, during December, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. In Arlington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.5 days and collects up to 21.65" (550mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 13.3 days. Throughout December, 4.65" (118mm) of snow is accumulated. In Arlington, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.5 days and aggregates up to 21.38" (543mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Average temperature in December
Arlington, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 13.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7°F).
Average pressure in December
Arlington, 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 (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Arlington, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Arlington, SD
- Average humidity in December: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).
Average rainfall in December
Arlington, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
Arlington, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Arlington, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 4.65"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Arlington, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 13.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Arlington, SD
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Arlington, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Arlington, SD
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Arlington, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Arlington, 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).
