December weather forecastBancroft, SD
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Bancroft, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and min 14.7°F (-9.6°C).Temperature
Bancroft, South Dakota, sees a considerable decrease in average high-temperatures during December, falling from a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C). During December, the average low-temperature is a still subzero cold 14.7°F (-9.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Bancroft is 84%.Rainfall
In Bancroft, during December, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation. In Bancroft, during the entire year, the rain falls for 101.8 days and collects up to 18.19" (462mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Bancroft, South Dakota, are January through April, October through December. In Bancroft, South Dakota, in December, during 9.5 snowfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 42.3 snowfall days, and 16.54" (420mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Bancroft, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Bancroft, South Dakota, is 4.5h.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Bancroft is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Bancroft, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 27.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 14.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Bancroft, 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
Bancroft, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Bancroft, SD
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (62%).
Average rainfall in December
Bancroft, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.79"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in December
Bancroft, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Bancroft, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 2.95"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Bancroft, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bancroft, 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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Bancroft, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Bancroft, 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 and November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Bancroft, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in December
Bancroft, 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).
