December weather forecastHamill, SD

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hamill, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

As Hamill welcomes December, there is a noticeable shift in the average high-temperature, dropping from November's frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C) to a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). Hamill in December experiences a low-temperature average of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Humidity

In Hamill, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Hamill, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.9 days and collects up to 16.85" (428mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Hamill, 31.1°F (-0.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 18.3°F (-7.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

In Hamill, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

In Hamill, in December, during 3.5 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

In Hamill, in December, during 8 snowfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 0min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

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

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Hamill, 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).

Average pressure in December
Hamill, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Hamill, 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).

Average humidity in December
Hamill, 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%).

Average rainfall in December
Hamill, 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").

Average rainfall days in December
Hamill, 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).

Average snowfall in December
Hamill, 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").

Average snowfall days in December
Hamill, 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).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hamill, 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: 5h and 12min

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).

Average sunshine days in December
Hamill, 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).

Average UV index in December
Hamill, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Hamill, 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).

Average visibility in December
Hamill, 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).