December weather forecastGettysburg, SD
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Gettysburg, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and min 14.2°F (-9.9°C).Temperature
December's arrival signals a significant decrease in average high-temperatures, falling from November's icy 41.9°F (5.5°C) to a subzero cold 25.5°F (-3.6°C). Gettysburg experiences an average nighttime temperature of 14.2°F (-9.9°C) in the month of December.Humidity
In Gettysburg, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.Rainfall
In Gettysburg, during December, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. In Gettysburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.8 days and collects up to 16.65" (423mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Gettysburg, in December, during 11.2 snowfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Gettysburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 59.7 days and aggregates up to 19.96" (507mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Gettysburg, South Dakota, is 4.4h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Gettysburg. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 1 during December leads to these advisories:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Gettysburg, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 25.5°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 (22.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 14.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Gettysburg, SD
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"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
Gettysburg, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Gettysburg, SD
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (56%).
Average rainfall in December
Gettysburg, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in December
Gettysburg, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Gettysburg, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 2.91"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Gettysburg, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gettysburg, SD
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 48min
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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Gettysburg, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Gettysburg, SD
- Average UV index in December: 1
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 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Gettysburg, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in December
Gettysburg, 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).
