December weather forecastHetland, SD
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Hetland, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and min 13.6°F (-10.2°C).Temperature
A clear reduction in the average high-temperature marks the arrival of December, falling from an icy 41.2°F (5.1°C) in November to a freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average an extreme cold 13.6°F (-10.2°C) during December.Humidity
In Hetland, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.Rainfall
In Hetland, in December, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Hetland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.5 days and collects up to 21.65" (550mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hetland, in December, snow falls for 13.3 days, with typically accumulated 4.65" (118mm) of snow. In Hetland, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.5 days and aggregates up to 21.38" (543mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.UV index
In Hetland, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Hetland, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 13.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7°F).
Average pressure in December
Hetland, 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 (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Hetland, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Hetland, SD
- Average humidity in December: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).
Average rainfall in December
Hetland, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
Hetland, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Hetland, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 4.65"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Hetland, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 13.3 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, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hetland, 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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Hetland, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Hetland, SD
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Hetland, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Hetland, 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).
