December weather forecast
Black Horse, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Black Horse, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and an average low of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

Temperature

The transition from November to December brings a clear temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from an icy 41.2°F (5.1°C) to a subzero cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C). The temperature dips to an average of 14.4°F (-9.8°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Black Horse is 82%.

Rainfall

In Black Horse, in December, during 3.7 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Black Horse, South Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 101.3 days and collects up to 14.25" (362mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Black Horse. In Black Horse, during December, snow falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 65.8 snowfall days, and 21.42" (544mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:11 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Black Horse, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Black Horse in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Black Horse, is 25.9°F (-3.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 14.4°F (-9.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Black Horse?

In December, the average relative humidity in Black Horse is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Black Horse?

In December, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Black Horse?

In December, it is snowing for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Black Horse?

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Black Horse.

What is the average length of the day in December in Black Horse?

In Black Horse, the average day length in December is 8h and 45min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Black Horse?

On the first day of December in Black Horse, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:11 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Black Horse?

In Black Horse, South Dakota, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Black Horse?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Black Horse?

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

Average temperature in December - Black Horse, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.9°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 (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.4°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 (11.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Black Horse, SD

Average pressure in December - Black Horse, SD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Black Horse, SD

Average wind speed in December - Black Horse, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Black Horse, SD

Average humidity in December - Black Horse, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (51%).

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Average rainfall in December
Black Horse, SD

Average rainfall in December - Black Horse, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
Black Horse, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Black Horse, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Black Horse, SD

Average snowfall in December - Black Horse, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Black Horse, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Black Horse, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 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
Black Horse, SD

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Black Horse, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Black Horse, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Black Horse, SD

Average UV index in December - Black Horse, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Black Horse, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Black Horse, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in December
Black Horse, SD

Average visibility in December - Black Horse, 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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