December weather forecastCrooks, SD
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Crooks, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 15.6°F (-9.1°C) and 27.5°F (-2.5°C).Temperature
A decrease in the average high-temperature marks December, falling from November's frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C) to a freezing cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C). Throughout the month of December, Crooks witnesses an average temperature of 15.6°F (-9.1°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.Rainfall
In Crooks, in December, during 4.5 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Crooks, South Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.1 days and collects up to 20.71" (526mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 3.23" (82mm) of snow is accumulated. In Crooks, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.7 days and aggregates up to 18.23" (463mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Crooks, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 27.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 15.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Crooks, 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 (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Crooks, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).
Average humidity in December
Crooks, SD
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).
Average rainfall in December
Crooks, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 1.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.27").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and November (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
Crooks, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Crooks, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 3.23"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Crooks, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Crooks, 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: 4h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Crooks, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).
Average UV index in December
Crooks, 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
Crooks, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Crooks, 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).
