Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December is the month when Hill City, South Dakota, sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and a low of 16.5°F (-8.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Hill City is 74%.Rainfall
In December, in Hill City, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 135.4 rainfall days, and 20.39" (518mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Hill City, it is snowing for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 4.57" (116mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 75.1 snowfall days, and 40.24" (1022mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of December, in Hill City, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:26 pm MST.
Sunshine
In Hill City, South Dakota, the average sunshine in December is 6.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Hill City are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
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What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Hill City?
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Average temperature in December
Hill City, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 29.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 16.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (16.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Hill City, SD
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Hill City, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).
Average humidity in December
Hill City, SD
- Average humidity in December: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (52%).
Average rainfall in December
Hill City, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in December
Hill City, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Hill City, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 4.57"
The month with the highest snowfall is April (7.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Hill City, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hill City, 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: 6h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Hill City, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Hill City, SD
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Hill City, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 34
The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).
Average visibility in December
Hill City, 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).
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