December weather forecast
Baltic, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Baltic, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 14.9°F (-9.5°C) and max 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Temperature

The shift into December brings a noticeable decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cold 42.3°F (5.7°C) in November to a subzero cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C). During the month of December, Baltic experiences a steady low-temperature average of 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Baltic is 85%.

Rainfall

In Baltic, in December, during 3.5 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Baltic, South Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.4 days and collects up to 21.38" (543mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Baltic, South Dakota, in December, during 10.3 snowfall days, 4.17" (106mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Baltic, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.6 days and aggregates up to 19.49" (495mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Baltic is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Baltic, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Baltic, South Dakota, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Baltic. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Baltic in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Baltic, is 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 14.9°F (-9.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Baltic?

In December, the average relative humidity in Baltic, South Dakota, is 85%.

How much does it rain in Baltic in December?

In Baltic, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Baltic in December?

In Baltic, South Dakota, during December, snow falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Baltic?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

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

In Baltic, South Dakota, the average day length in December is 8h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Baltic?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, in Baltic, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Baltic have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Baltic?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Baltic?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Baltic is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Baltic, SD

Average temperature in December - Baltic, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.9°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 (8.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Baltic, SD

Average pressure in December - Baltic, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Baltic, SD

Average wind speed in December - Baltic, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Baltic, SD

Average humidity in December - Baltic, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

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Average rainfall in December
Baltic, SD

Average rainfall in December - Baltic, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in December
Baltic, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Baltic, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Baltic, SD

Average snowfall in December - Baltic, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Baltic, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Baltic, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Baltic, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Baltic, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Baltic, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Baltic, SD

Average UV index in December - Baltic, 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 and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Baltic, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Baltic, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Baltic, SD

Average visibility in December - Baltic, 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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