December weather forecastElk Point, SD
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Elk Point, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 18°F (-7.8°C) and max 29.8°F (-1.2°C).Temperature
December's onset brings a clear reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C) in November to a subzero cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C). During December, Elk Point's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 18°F (-7.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In Elk Point, in December, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Elk Point, South Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 119.5 days and collects up to 20.75" (527mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Elk Point is December, when snow falls for 8.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Elk Point is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December in Elk Point, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Elk Point, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 29.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 18°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Elk Point, 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
Elk Point, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Elk Point, SD
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).
Average rainfall in December
Elk Point, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 1.22"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.39").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and November (0.63").
Average rainfall days in December
Elk Point, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Elk Point, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 3.15"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Elk Point, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elk Point, SD
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Elk Point, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Elk Point, SD
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Elk Point, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in December
Elk Point, 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).
