December weather forecastHurley, SD
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Hurley, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 16.3°F (-8.7°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C).Temperature
In Hurley, the onset of December is marked by a decreased average high-temperature, declining from November's frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C) to a subzero cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C). Hurley records an average low-temperature of 16.3°F (-8.7°C) throughout the month of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.Rainfall
In Hurley, during December, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. In Hurley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.7 days and collects up to 17.76" (451mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Hurley, in December, during 8.7 snowfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 38.7 snowfall days, and 12.76" (324mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Hurley, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 28.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 16.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Hurley, SD
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Hurley, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 10mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Hurley, SD
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).
Average rainfall in December
Hurley, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and November (0.47").
Average rainfall days in December
Hurley, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Hurley, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 2.52"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Hurley, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hurley, SD
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Hurley, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Hurley, 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 November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Hurley, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in December
Hurley, 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).
