Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The onset of December marks a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from an icy 38.8°F (3.8°C) in November to a subzero cold 23.2°F (-4.9°C). An average low-temperature of 11.5°F (-11.4°C) marks the nights throughout December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 88%.Rainfall
In Eden, South Dakota, during December, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. In Eden, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.9 days and collects up to 22.09" (561mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Eden. The month with the most snowfall in Eden is December, when snow falls for 14.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Eden, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December in Eden, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Eden, the average sunshine in December is 3.6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Eden, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 23.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 11.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5°F).
Average pressure in December
Eden, SD
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Eden, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 11mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Eden, SD
- Average humidity in December: 88%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (66%).
Average rainfall in December
Eden, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.63").
Average rainfall days in December
Eden, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Eden, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 4.53"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Eden, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 14.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Eden, SD
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Eden, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Eden, SD
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Eden, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 62
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Eden, SD
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).
Eden, South Dakota, USA
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