December weather forecast
Canning, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Canning, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 16.3°F (-8.7°C) and an average high of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December marks a clear shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C) to a subzero cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C). In December, the average low-temperature is 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Canning, during December, the rain falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. In Canning, during the entire year, the rain falls for 98.5 days and collects up to 13.7" (348mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Canning are January through May, October through December. In Canning, during December, snow falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of snow. In Canning, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.4 days and aggregates up to 13.07" (332mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Canning, South Dakota, is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Canning, South Dakota, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

February 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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Canning in December?

In Canning, in December, the average high-temperature is 28.2°F (-2.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 16.3°F (-8.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Canning?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Canning?

In Canning, in December, during 2.9 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Canning?

In December, in Canning, it is snowing for 8.2 days. Throughout December, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Canning?

The month with the shortest days in Canning is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Canning?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Canning?

On the first day of December in Canning, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Canning have in December?

In Canning, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Canning?

The months with the lowest UV index in Canning are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Canning?

In Canning, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Canning, SD

Average temperature in December - Canning, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Canning, SD

Average pressure in December - Canning, SD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"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).

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Average wind speed in December
Canning, SD

Average wind speed in December - Canning, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and August (9.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Canning, SD

Average humidity in December - Canning, 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 (52%).

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Average rainfall in December
Canning, SD

Average rainfall in December - Canning, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
Canning, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Canning, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Canning, SD

Average snowfall in December - Canning, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Canning, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Canning, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10 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
Canning, SD

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (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
Canning, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Canning, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Canning, SD

Average UV index in December - Canning, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Canning, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Canning, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 19).

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Average visibility in December
Canning, SD

Average visibility in December - Canning, 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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