December weather forecastHoughton, SD
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Houghton, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 11.8°F (-11.2°C) and 23.7°F (-4.6°C).Temperature
The shift into December is characterized by a noticeable reduction in the average high-temperature, decreasing from November's icy 39.9°F (4.4°C) to a freezing cold 23.7°F (-4.6°C). Throughout the month of December, Houghton witnesses an average temperature of 11.8°F (-11.2°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Houghton is 86%.Rainfall
In December, in Houghton, South Dakota, the rain falls for 2.7 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Houghton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 92.3 days and collects up to 15.28" (388mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Houghton. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Houghton, the average sunshine in December is 4h.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Houghton. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Houghton, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 23.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 11.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Houghton, SD
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Houghton, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Houghton, SD
- Average humidity in December: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (61%).
Average rainfall in December
Houghton, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").
Average rainfall days in December
Houghton, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Houghton, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 2.76"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Houghton, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Houghton, SD
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Houghton, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Houghton, 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, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Houghton, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in December
Houghton, SD
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and March (5mi).
