December weather forecastBeresford, SD
December
Weather in December
December is when winter sets in Beresford, South Dakota. The temperatures plunge further having a high of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and a low of 17.1°F (-8.3°C). With a higher occurrence of snowfall, areas in and around Beresford become scenic winter landscapes. The daylight hours remain limited further reducing the temperature level. Despite being the holiday season, outdoor activities need to be planned accordingly due to cold weather conditions.Temperature
As November transitions into December, Beresford sees a clear drop in the average high-temperature, declining from a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C) to a freezing cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C). Beresford throughout December, experiences an average nighttime temperature of 17.1°F (-8.3°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.Rainfall
In Beresford, in December, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 97.4 rainfall days, and 11.89" (302mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Beresford, South Dakota, in December, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.54" (39mm) of snow. In Beresford, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.8 days and aggregates up to 7.76" (197mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Beresford, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 29.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 17.1°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 (11.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Beresford, SD
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Beresford, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Beresford, SD
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).
Average rainfall in December
Beresford, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.05").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.31").
Average rainfall days in December
Beresford, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Beresford, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 1.54"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Beresford, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Beresford, SD
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 36min
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 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Beresford, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 23.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Beresford, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Beresford, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in December
Beresford, 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).
