December weather forecastHazel, SD
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Hazel, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 12.4°F (-10.9°C) and 23.7°F (-4.6°C).Temperature
December's onset is marked by a clear temperature decrease, falling from a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C) in November to a subzero cold 23.7°F (-4.6°C). During December, Hazel sees a mean low-temperature of 12.4°F (-10.9°C).Humidity
In Hazel, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.Rainfall
In Hazel, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 112.3 rainfall days, and 18.78" (477mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Hazel, 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
Hazel, 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
Hazel, 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
Hazel, 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
Hazel, 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
Hazel, 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
Hazel, 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
Hazel, 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
Hazel, 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
Hazel, 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
Hazel, 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
Hazel, 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
Hazel, 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).
