December weather forecastElm Springs, SD
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Elm Springs, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and an average high of 32.5°F (0.3°C).Temperature
With an average high-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C), December is the coldest month.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 74%.Rainfall
In Elm Springs, in December, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 118.8 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Elm Springs, during December, snow falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50.4 snowfall days, and 24.41" (620mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of December, 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
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elm Springs, SD
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
