December weather forecast
Fairburn, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Fairburn, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

Temperature

In Fairburn, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in December, averaging a high of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and a low of 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Fairburn, in December, during 6.3 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fairburn, South Dakota, there are 135.4 rainfall days, and 20.39" (518mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Fairburn, in December, during 11.5 snowfall days, 4.57" (116mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fairburn, South Dakota, there are 75.1 snowfall days, and 40.24" (1022mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:26 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Fairburn, the average sunshine in December is 6.2h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Fairburn?

December, on average, is the coldest month in Fairburn, South Dakota, registering a high temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and a low of 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

How cold is December in Fairburn?

December temperatures in Fairburn vary between a high-temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and a low-temperature of 16.5°F (-8.6°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Fairburn?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Fairburn?

In Fairburn, in December, it is raining for 6.3 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Fairburn?

In Fairburn, South Dakota, in December, during 11.5 snowfall days, 4.57" (116mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fairburn?

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Fairburn have in December?

In December, the average day length in Fairburn is 8h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Fairburn?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:26 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairburn have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Fairburn, South Dakota, is 6.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Fairburn?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Fairburn, South Dakota.

What is the UV index reading in December in Fairburn?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Fairburn is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fairburn, SD

Average temperature in December - Fairburn, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (16.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Fairburn, SD

Average pressure in December - Fairburn, SD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Fairburn, SD

Average wind speed in December - Fairburn, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Fairburn, SD

Average humidity in December - Fairburn, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (52%).

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Average rainfall in December
Fairburn, SD

Average rainfall in December - Fairburn, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
Fairburn, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Fairburn, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Fairburn, SD

Average snowfall in December - Fairburn, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (7.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Fairburn, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Fairburn, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 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
Fairburn, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fairburn, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Fairburn, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Fairburn, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Fairburn, SD

Average UV index in December - Fairburn, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Fairburn, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Fairburn, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

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Average visibility in December
Fairburn, SD

Average visibility in December - Fairburn, 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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