December weather forecast
Belvidere, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Belvidere, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and 18°F (-7.8°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Belvidere experiences a distinct temperature drop, with the average high-temperature reducing from November's chilly 46.4°F (8°C) to a freezing cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C). Belvidere's average low-temperature in December is measured at 18°F (-7.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Belvidere, during December, the rain falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Belvidere, there are 95.3 rainfall days, and 13.74" (349mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Belvidere. In Belvidere, South Dakota, during December, snow falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow. In Belvidere, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.8 days and aggregates up to 16.1" (409mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Belvidere is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:17 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Belvidere, the average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Belvidere, South Dakota. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Belvidere?

During December, Belvidere experiences an average high-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and a low-temperature of 18°F (-7.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Belvidere?

In December, the average relative humidity in Belvidere, South Dakota, is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Belvidere?

In Belvidere, during December, the rain falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Belvidere?

In Belvidere, in December, during 6.9 snowfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Belvidere?

The month with the shortest days in Belvidere is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Belvidere?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, in Belvidere, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:17 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Belvidere have in December?

In Belvidere, South Dakota, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Belvidere?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Belvidere, South Dakota.

What is the UV index reading in December in Belvidere?

In Belvidere, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Belvidere, SD

Average temperature in December - Belvidere, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Belvidere, SD

Average pressure in December - Belvidere, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Belvidere, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Belvidere, SD

Average humidity in December - Belvidere, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (47%).

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Average rainfall in December
Belvidere, SD

Average rainfall in December - Belvidere, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in December
Belvidere, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Belvidere, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Belvidere, SD

Average snowfall in December - Belvidere, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Belvidere, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Belvidere, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.9 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
Belvidere, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Belvidere, 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: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Belvidere, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Belvidere, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (14.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Belvidere, SD

Average UV index in December - Belvidere, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Belvidere, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Belvidere, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 18).

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Average visibility in December
Belvidere, SD

Average visibility in December - Belvidere, 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).

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