December weather forecast
Bath, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Bath, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 25°F (-3.9°C) and 12.7°F (-10.7°C).

Temperature

As December begins, there is a noticeable decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cold 41.7°F (5.4°C) in November to a freezing cold 25°F (-3.9°C). Throughout December, the nighttime temperature averages to an extreme cold 12.7°F (-10.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Bath is 85%.

Rainfall

In Bath, in December, during 3.1 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Bath, there are 97.2 rainfall days, and 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Bath, in December, snow falls for 11.4 days, with typically accumulated 3.43" (87mm) of snow. In Bath, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.8 days and aggregates up to 19.13" (486mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Bath.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Bath, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Bath is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Bath?

During December, Bath experiences an average high-temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C) and a low-temperature of 12.7°F (-10.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Bath?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Bath?

In Bath, South Dakota, during December, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Bath in December?

In December, in Bath, it is snowing for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 3.43" (87mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Bath?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December is 8h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Bath?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Bath?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Bath?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Bath, SD

Average temperature in December - Bath, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 25°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Bath, SD

Average pressure in December - Bath, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Bath, SD

Average wind speed in December - Bath, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Bath, SD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (60%).

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Average rainfall in December
Bath, SD

Average rainfall in December - Bath, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in December
Bath, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Bath, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Bath, SD

Average snowfall in December - Bath, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Bath, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Bath, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 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
Bath, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bath, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Bath, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Bath, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Bath, SD

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Bath, SD

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

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Average visibility in December
Bath, SD

Average visibility in December - Bath, 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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