December weather forecastFairview, SD
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Fairview, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 16.2°F (-8.8°C) and max 28°F (-2.2°C).Temperature
A noticeable downshift in temperatures is seen as November gives way to December, with average highs moving from a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) to a subzero cold 28°F (-2.2°C). Fairview witnesses an average low-temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C) throughout the month of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Fairview, South Dakota, is 84%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 119.2 rainfall days, and 21.73" (552mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Fairview, during December, snow falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 40.5 snowfall days, and 16.77" (426mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Fairview is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Fairview is 4.5h.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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Fairview, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 28°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 16.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Fairview, 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
Fairview, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Fairview, SD
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).
Average rainfall in December
Fairview, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.35").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and November (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
Fairview, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Fairview, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 3.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Fairview, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (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
Fairview, SD
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
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 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Fairview, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Fairview, 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
Fairview, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in December
Fairview, 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).
