December weather forecastBurke, SD
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Burke, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 18.3°F (-7.6°C).Temperature
The transition from November to December brings a clear temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a chilly 46.6°F (8.1°C) to a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). Burke in December anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Burke is 79%.Rainfall
In Burke, during December, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation. In Burke, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.9 days and collects up to 16.85" (428mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Burke. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Burke, South Dakota, is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of December in Burke, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Burke is 5.2h.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Burke, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 31.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 18.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Burke, 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 (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Burke, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 10.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Burke, SD
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (57%).
Average rainfall in December
Burke, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.79"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in December
Burke, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Burke, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 3.19"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Burke, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Burke, SD
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
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 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Burke, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Burke, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Burke, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in December
Burke, 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).
