December weather forecastFruitdale, SD
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Fruitdale, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and 18.1°F (-7.7°C).Temperature
December is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) at the peak and 18.1°F (-7.7°C) at the base.Humidity
In Fruitdale, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.Rainfall
In Fruitdale, in December, during 3.5 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fruitdale, there are 100 rainfall days, and 12.83" (326mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In December, it is snowing for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated. In Fruitdale, during the entire year, snow falls for 52.1 days and aggregates up to 23.54" (598mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Fruitdale, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:24 pm MST.
Sunshine
In Fruitdale, the average sunshine in December is 5.8h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Fruitdale. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Fruitdale, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 30.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 18.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Fruitdale, SD
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Fruitdale, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and October (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Fruitdale, SD
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).
Average rainfall in December
Fruitdale, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").
Average rainfall days in December
Fruitdale, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Fruitdale, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 2.95"
The month with the highest snowfall is April (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Fruitdale, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fruitdale, SD
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Fruitdale, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Fruitdale, SD
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Fruitdale, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in December
Fruitdale, 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).
