December weather forecast
Freeman, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Freeman, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and min 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a clear temperature shift, with the average high-temperature decreasing from a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C) in November to a subzero cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C). During the month of December, an average low-temperature of 16.3°F (-8.7°C) is recorded.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Freeman, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.7 days and collects up to 17.76" (451mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Freeman. In December, in Freeman, it is snowing for 8.7 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is accumulated. In Freeman, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.7 days and aggregates up to 12.76" (324mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Freeman, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Freeman, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

In Freeman, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Freeman in December?

Freeman in December has an average high-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 16.3°F (-8.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Freeman?

The average relative humidity in December in Freeman, South Dakota, is 84%.

How much does it rain in Freeman in December?

In Freeman, during December, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Freeman in December?

In Freeman, South Dakota, in December, snow falls for 8.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.52" (64mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Freeman?

December has the shortest days of the year in Freeman, South Dakota, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Freeman have in December?

In December, the average day length in Freeman is 9h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Freeman?

On the first day of December in Freeman, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Freeman?

The average sunshine duration in December in Freeman is 4.4h.

How high is the UV index in December in Freeman?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Freeman is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Freeman, SD

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Freeman, SD

Average pressure in December - Freeman, 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 (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Freeman, SD

Average wind speed in December - Freeman, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Freeman, SD

Average humidity in December - Freeman, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Freeman, SD

Average rainfall in December - Freeman, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and November (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
Freeman, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Freeman, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Freeman, SD

Average snowfall in December - Freeman, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Freeman, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Freeman, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 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
Freeman, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Freeman, 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: 4h and 2min

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 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Freeman, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Freeman, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Freeman, SD

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Freeman, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Freeman, 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 25).

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Average visibility in December
Freeman, SD

Average visibility in December - Freeman, 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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