December weather forecastColonial Pine Hills, SD
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Colonial Pine Hills, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 18.7°F (-7.4°C).Temperature
December brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and an average low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 74%.Rainfall
In Colonial Pine Hills, during December, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 118.8 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Colonial Pine Hills, in December, during 8.1 snowfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Colonial Pine Hills, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.4 days and aggregates up to 24.41" (620mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:25 pm MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 6h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Colonial Pine Hills. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Colonial Pine Hills, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 32.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 18.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Colonial Pine Hills, SD
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Colonial Pine Hills, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Colonial Pine Hills, SD
- Average humidity in December: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (50%).
Average rainfall in December
Colonial Pine Hills, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").
Average rainfall days in December
Colonial Pine Hills, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Colonial Pine Hills, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 2.64"
The month with the highest snowfall is April (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Colonial Pine Hills, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Colonial Pine Hills, 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: 6h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Colonial Pine Hills, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).
Average UV index in December
Colonial Pine Hills, SD
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Colonial Pine Hills, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 36
The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).
Average visibility in December
Colonial Pine Hills, 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).
