December weather forecastCanistota, SD
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Canistota, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and an average low of 15.4°F (-9.2°C).Temperature
December's onset witnesses a marked shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 43°F (6.1°C) in November to a freezing cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C). In December, Canistota experiences an average nighttime temperature of 15.4°F (-9.2°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Canistota is 85%.Rainfall
In Canistota, during December, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. In Canistota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.3 days and collects up to 22.76" (578mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Canistota, South Dakota. December is the month with the most snowfall in Canistota. Snow falls for 10.1 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Canistota.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Canistota are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Canistota, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 27.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 15.4°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 (9.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Canistota, SD
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Canistota, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Canistota, SD
- Average humidity in December: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).
Average rainfall in December
Canistota, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.63").
Average rainfall days in December
Canistota, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Canistota, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 4.21"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Canistota, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Canistota, 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: 4h and 18min
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 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Canistota, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Canistota, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Canistota, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Canistota, SD
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
