Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Faulkton experiences a noticeable temperature shift with the start of December, with average high-temperatures moving from a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to a subzero cold 26.8°F (-2.9°C). Faulkton records an average nighttime low of 14.9°F (-9.5°C) in December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 83%.Rainfall
In Faulkton, South Dakota, in December, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 97.3 rainfall days, and 16.73" (425mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Faulkton. In Faulkton, during December, snow falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Faulkton, there are 47.1 snowfall days, and 16.06" (408mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Faulkton in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Faulkton?
How many days does it rain in December in Faulkton?
How many days does it snow in December in Faulkton?
What is the month with the shortest days in Faulkton?
What is the average length of the day in December in Faulkton?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Faulkton?
How long on average sun shines in December in Faulkton?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Faulkton?
Average temperature in December
Faulkton, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 26.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 14.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Faulkton, SD
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Faulkton, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 10.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Faulkton, SD
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (60%).
Average rainfall in December
Faulkton, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").
Average rainfall days in December
Faulkton, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Faulkton, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 2.4"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Faulkton, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 10 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Faulkton, 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: 4h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Faulkton, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 20 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Faulkton, SD
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Faulkton, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in December
Faulkton, SD
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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