December weather forecastHayti, SD

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hayti, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and an average low of 12.4°F (-10.9°C).

Temperature

The onset of December marks a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 23.7°F (-4.6°C). In Hayti, the average nighttime temperature during December is an extreme cold 12.4°F (-10.9°C).

Humidity

In Hayti, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In Hayti, South Dakota, during December, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. In Hayti, South Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.3 days and collects up to 18.78" (477mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Hayti are January through May, October through December. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 3.74" (95mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Hayti. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

During December, Hayti experiences an average high-temperature of 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and a low-temperature of 12.4°F (-10.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

In Hayti, in December, during 3.5 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 3.74" (95mm) of accumulated snow.

In Hayti, in December, snow falls for 13 days, with typically accumulated 3.74" (95mm) of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 8h and 53min.

On the first day of December in Hayti, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

In Hayti, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

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

In Hayti, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hayti, SD

  • Average high temperature in December: 23.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Hayti, SD

  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hayti, SD

  • Average wind speed in December: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Hayti, SD

  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Hayti, SD

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Hayti, SD

  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hayti, SD

  • Average snowfall in December: 3.74"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hayti, SD

  • Average snowfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hayti, 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: 4h and 0min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hayti, SD

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Hayti, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Hayti, SD

  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Hayti, 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).