December weather forecast
Faith, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Faith, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Temperature

December signals a considerable drop in Faith's average high-temperature, reducing from a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) in November to a subzero cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C). An average low-temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C) is common in Faith during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Faith is 80%.

Rainfall

In Faith, in December, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Faith, during the entire year, the rain falls for 99.7 days and collects up to 16.06" (408mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Faith, in December, snow falls for 10.4 days, with typically accumulated 3.31" (84mm) of snow. In Faith, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.3 days and aggregates up to 22.95" (583mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:16 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Faith?

In Faith, in December, the average high-temperature is 28.2°F (-2.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 16.2°F (-8.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Faith?

In Faith, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Faith?

In Faith, South Dakota, in December, during 4 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Faith?

In Faith, South Dakota, during December, snow falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Faith?

December has the shortest days of the year in Faith, South Dakota, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Faith have in December?

The average day length in December in Faith is 8h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Faith?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of the month, in Faith, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:16 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Faith have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Faith is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Faith?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Faith?

In Faith, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Faith, SD

Average temperature in December - Faith, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Faith, SD

Average pressure in December - Faith, SD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Faith, SD

Average wind speed in December - Faith, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and August (10.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Faith, SD

Average humidity in December - Faith, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (49%).

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Average rainfall in December
Faith, SD

Average rainfall in December - Faith, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in December
Faith, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Faith, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Faith, SD

Average snowfall in December - Faith, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Faith, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Faith, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Faith, SD

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Faith, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Faith, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Faith, SD

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
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
Faith, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Faith, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 19).

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Average visibility in December
Faith, SD

Average visibility in December - Faith, 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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