December weather forecastDakota Dunes, SD
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Dakota Dunes, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and an average low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).Temperature
As Dakota Dunes welcomes December, the average high-temperature witnesses a distinct drop, moving from a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to a subzero cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C). Throughout December, Dakota Dunes registers a consistent average low-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Dakota Dunes is 81%.Rainfall
In Dakota Dunes, in December, during 4.1 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122 days and collects up to 21.61" (549mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Dakota Dunes, in December, during 8.4 snowfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Dakota Dunes, during the entire year, snow falls for 38 days and aggregates up to 13.23" (336mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.UV index
In Dakota Dunes, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Dakota Dunes, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 30.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 18.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Dakota Dunes, 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
Dakota Dunes, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Dakota Dunes, SD
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).
Average rainfall in December
Dakota Dunes, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 1.22"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
Dakota Dunes, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Dakota Dunes, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 2.56"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Dakota Dunes, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dakota Dunes, SD
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 48min
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 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Dakota Dunes, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Dakota Dunes, SD
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Dakota Dunes, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in December
Dakota Dunes, 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).
