December weather forecastBradley, SD
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Bradley, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 11.5°F (-11.4°C) and max 23.2°F (-4.9°C).Temperature
As November transitions into December, a clear downswing in temperatures is observed, with average highs retreating from a cold 38.8°F (3.8°C) to a freezing cold 23.2°F (-4.9°C). In the month of December, Bradley experiences an average low-temperature of 11.5°F (-11.4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 88%.Rainfall
In Bradley, during December, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 112.9 rainfall days, and 22.09" (561mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 14.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Bradley is 3.6h.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Bradley, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 23.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 11.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5°F).
Average pressure in December
Bradley, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Bradley, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 11mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Bradley, SD
- Average humidity in December: 88%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (66%).
Average rainfall in December
Bradley, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.63").
Average rainfall days in December
Bradley, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Bradley, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 4.53"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Bradley, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 14.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bradley, SD
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 48min
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: 3h 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: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Bradley, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Bradley, SD
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Bradley, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 62
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Bradley, SD
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).
