December weather forecast
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

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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 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

In Colonial Pine Hills, South Dakota, the lowest average temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and a low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Humidity

In Colonial Pine Hills, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In Colonial Pine Hills, South Dakota, during December, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. In Colonial Pine Hills, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.8 days and collects up to 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Colonial Pine Hills are January through May, September through December. In Colonial Pine Hills, in December, snow falls for 8.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.64" (67mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Colonial Pine Hills, there are 50.4 snowfall days, and 24.41" (620mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Colonial Pine Hills, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, 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. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Colonial Pine Hills?

Colonial Pine Hills's temperature records reveal December as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and lows of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

How cold is December in Colonial Pine Hills?

During December, Colonial Pine Hills experiences an average high-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and a low-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Colonial Pine Hills?

In Colonial Pine Hills, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

How much does it rain in Colonial Pine Hills in December?

In Colonial Pine Hills, in December, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Colonial Pine Hills?

In Colonial Pine Hills, South Dakota, during December, snow falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Colonial Pine Hills?

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

How many hours of daylight does Colonial Pine Hills have in December?

In December, the average day length in Colonial Pine Hills, South Dakota, is 8h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Colonial Pine Hills?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:25 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Colonial Pine Hills have in December?

In Colonial Pine Hills, South Dakota, the average sunshine duration in December is 6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Colonial Pine Hills?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Colonial Pine Hills?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Colonial Pine Hills is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

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).

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Average pressure in December
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

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).

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Average humidity in December
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

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).

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Average UV index in December
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

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).

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Average visibility in December
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

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).

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