December weather forecast
Elm Springs, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Elm Springs, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and an average low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Temperature

Elm Springs'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).

Humidity

In Elm Springs, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In December, in Elm Springs, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Elm Springs, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.8 days and collects up to 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Elm Springs, South Dakota, in December, during 8.1 snowfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Elm Springs, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.4 days and aggregates up to 24.41" (620mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:21 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Elm Springs, the average sunshine in December is 6h.

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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Elm Springs?

December, having an average high-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is December in Elm Springs?

The high-temperature, in December, in Elm Springs, is 32.5°F (0.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 18.7°F (-7.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Elm Springs?

The average relative humidity in December in Elm Springs, South Dakota, is 74%.

How much does it rain in Elm Springs in December?

In Elm Springs, in December, during 4.8 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Elm Springs?

In Elm Springs, 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 Elm Springs?

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Elm Springs.

What is the average length of the day in December in Elm Springs?

In Elm Springs, the average day length in December is 8h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Elm Springs?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, in Elm Springs, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:21 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Elm Springs?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Elm Springs is 6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Elm Springs?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Elm Springs, South Dakota.

What is the UV index reading in December in Elm Springs?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Elm Springs, South Dakota, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Elm Springs, SD

Average temperature in December - Elm Springs, 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
Elm Springs, SD

Average pressure in December - Elm Springs, 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
Elm Springs, SD

Average wind speed in December - Elm Springs, 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
Elm Springs, SD

Average humidity in December - Elm Springs, 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
Elm Springs, SD

Average rainfall in December - Elm Springs, 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
Elm Springs, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Elm Springs, 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
Elm Springs, SD

Average snowfall in December - Elm Springs, 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
Elm Springs, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Elm Springs, 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
Elm Springs, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elm Springs, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • 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
Elm Springs, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Elm Springs, 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
Elm Springs, SD

Average UV index in December - Elm Springs, 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
Elm Springs, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Elm Springs, 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
Elm Springs, SD

Average visibility in December - Elm Springs, 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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