December weather forecast
Gregory, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Gregory, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

A clear reduction in the average high-temperature marks the arrival of December, falling from a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). Throughout the month of December, Gregory witnesses an average low-temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Gregory is 79%.

Rainfall

In Gregory, in December, during 3.5 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gregory, there are 103.9 rainfall days, and 16.85" (428mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall in Gregory. Snow falls for 8 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of December, in Gregory, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Gregory is 5.2h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Gregory in December?

December temperatures in Gregory, South Dakota, vary between a high-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and a low-temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Gregory?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Gregory?

In Gregory, South Dakota, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Gregory?

The month with the most snowfall in Gregory, South Dakota, is December, when snow falls for 8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Gregory in December?

In Gregory, during December, snow falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Gregory?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Gregory have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Gregory?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, in Gregory, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Gregory?

In Gregory, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Gregory?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Gregory.

What is the UV index reading in December in Gregory?

In Gregory, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gregory, SD

Average temperature in December - Gregory, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Gregory, SD

Average pressure in December - Gregory, 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 (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Gregory, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Gregory, SD

Average humidity in December - Gregory, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (57%).

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Average rainfall in December
Gregory, SD

Average rainfall in December - Gregory, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
Gregory, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Gregory, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Gregory, SD

Average snowfall in December - Gregory, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Gregory, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Gregory, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 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
Gregory, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gregory, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Gregory, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Gregory, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Gregory, SD

Average UV index in December - Gregory, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Gregory, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Gregory, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in December
Gregory, SD

Average visibility in December - Gregory, 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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