December weather forecast
Colome, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Colome, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and max 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Colome's weather experiences a distinct temperature drop, moving from a chilly 46.6°F (8.1°C) in November to a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). Colome reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C) in December.

Humidity

In Colome, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Colome, in December, during 3.5 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Colome, 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 Colome. December is the month with the most snowfall in Colome. Snow falls for 8 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Colome is 5.2h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Colome, South Dakota, is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. 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 December in Colome?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Colome, is 31.1°F (-0.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 18.3°F (-7.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Colome?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Colome?

In December, in Colome, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Colome?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Colome in December?

In Colome, South Dakota, in December, snow falls for 8 days, with typically accumulated 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Colome?

The month with the shortest days in Colome, South Dakota, is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Colome have in December?

The average day length in December in Colome is 9h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Colome?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Colome?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Colome?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Colome, South Dakota.

What is the UV index reading in December in Colome?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Colome is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Colome, SD

Average temperature in December - Colome, 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).

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Average pressure in December
Colome, SD

Average pressure in December - Colome, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Colome, SD

Average wind speed in December - Colome, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Colome, SD

Average humidity in December - Colome, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Colome, SD

Average rainfall in December - Colome, 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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Colome, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Colome, 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).

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Average snowfall in December
Colome, SD

Average snowfall in December - Colome, 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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Colome, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Colome, 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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Colome, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Colome, 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 1min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Colome, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Colome, 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).

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Average UV index in December
Colome, SD

Average UV index in December - Colome, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Colome, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Colome, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Colome, SD

Average visibility in December - Colome, 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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