December weather forecastCherry Creek, SD
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Cherry Creek, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and min 18°F (-7.8°C).Temperature
The beginning of December signals a clear reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 46.4°F (8°C) in November to a subzero cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C). Nighttime temperature in Cherry Creek dips to a mean of 18°F (-7.8°C) during December.Humidity
In Cherry Creek, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
In Cherry Creek, in December, it is raining for 2.7 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 95.3 rainfall days, and 13.74" (349mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Cherry Creek are January through May, October through December. In Cherry Creek, South Dakota, in December, during 6.9 snowfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cherry Creek, there are 38.8 snowfall days, and 16.1" (409mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Cherry Creek.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:15 pm MST.
Sunshine
In Cherry Creek, the average sunshine in December is 5.3h.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. 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
Cherry Creek, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 30.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 18°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Cherry Creek, SD
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Cherry Creek, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Cherry Creek, SD
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (47%).
Average rainfall in December
Cherry Creek, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").
Average rainfall days in December
Cherry Creek, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Cherry Creek, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 2.95"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Cherry Creek, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cherry Creek, SD
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min
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: 5h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Cherry Creek, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (14.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Cherry Creek, SD
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Cherry Creek, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 18).
Average visibility in December
Cherry Creek, 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).
