Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The transition from November to December brings a clear temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a cold 39.6°F (4.2°C) to a freezing cold 23.5°F (-4.7°C). The average low-temperature during December nights is an extreme cold 12.6°F (-10.8°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.Rainfall
In Claire City, during December, the rain falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 107.9 rainfall days, and 20.63" (524mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Claire City are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4h.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is December in Claire City?
What is the average humidity in December in Claire City?
How much does it rain in Claire City in December?
When does it snow the most in Claire City?
How much does it snow in Claire City in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Claire City?
How many hours of daylight does Claire City have in December?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Claire City?
How many hours of sunshine does Claire City have in December?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Claire City?
How high is the UV index in December in Claire City?
Average temperature in December
Claire City, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 23.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 12.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Claire City, SD
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Claire City, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Claire City, SD
- Average humidity in December: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (65%).
Average rainfall in December
Claire City, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in December
Claire City, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Claire City, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 4.29"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Claire City, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Claire City, SD
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Claire City, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Claire City, SD
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Claire City, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in December
Claire City, 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).
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