December weather forecast
Grenville, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Grenville, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and 11.5°F (-11.4°C).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a clear temperature shift, with the average high-temperature decreasing from an icy 38.8°F (3.8°C) in November to a subzero cold 23.2°F (-4.9°C). During December, Grenville observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 11.5°F (-11.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Grenville is 88%.

Rainfall

In Grenville, in December, during 4.1 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Grenville, South Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.9 days and collects up to 22.09" (561mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Grenville, South Dakota, is December, when snow falls for 14.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Grenville.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, in Grenville, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Grenville are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Grenville in December?

In Grenville, 23.2°F (-4.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 11.5°F (-11.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Grenville?

The average relative humidity in December in Grenville, South Dakota, is 88%.

How much does it rain in Grenville in December?

In Grenville, South Dakota, during December, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Grenville?

The month with the most snowfall in Grenville, South Dakota, is December, when snow falls for 14.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Grenville?

In December, in Grenville, it is snowing for 14.6 days. Throughout December, 4.53" (115mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Grenville?

December has the shortest days of the year in Grenville, South Dakota, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Grenville have in December?

The average day length in December in Grenville is 8h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Grenville?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Grenville have in December?

In Grenville, South Dakota, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Grenville?

The months with the lowest UV index in Grenville are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Grenville?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Grenville, South Dakota, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Grenville, SD

Average temperature in December - Grenville, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Grenville, SD

Average pressure in December - Grenville, SD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Grenville, SD

Average wind speed in December - Grenville, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Grenville, SD

Average humidity in December - Grenville, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (66%).

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Average rainfall in December
Grenville, SD

Average rainfall in December - Grenville, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in December
Grenville, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Grenville, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Grenville, SD

Average snowfall in December - Grenville, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.53"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Grenville, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Grenville, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.1 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
Grenville, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Grenville, 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: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Grenville, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Grenville, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Grenville, SD

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Grenville, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Grenville, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Grenville, SD

Average visibility in December - Grenville, SD
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).

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