December weather forecast
Ideal, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ideal, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and max 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

December's arrival is marked by a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 46.6°F (8.1°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). Ideal experiences an average low-temperature reading of 18.3°F (-7.6°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Ideal, South Dakota, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Ideal, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.9 days and collects up to 16.85" (428mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Ideal. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

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 7:53 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of December, in Ideal, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Ideal, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Ideal in December?

In December, in Ideal, the average high-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 18.3°F (-7.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ideal?

In December, the average relative humidity in Ideal is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Ideal?

In December, in Ideal, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Ideal?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Ideal in December?

In Ideal, in December, during 8 snowfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ideal?

The month with the shortest days in Ideal, South Dakota, is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Ideal have in December?

In December, the average day length in Ideal, South Dakota, is 9h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Ideal?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ideal, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ideal have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Ideal is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Ideal?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Ideal?

In Ideal, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ideal, SD

Average temperature in December - Ideal, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Ideal, SD

Average pressure in December - Ideal, 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 (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Ideal, SD

Average wind speed in December - Ideal, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Ideal, SD

Average humidity in December - Ideal, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (57%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ideal, SD

Average rainfall in December - Ideal, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
Ideal, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Ideal, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Ideal, SD

Average snowfall in December - Ideal, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Ideal, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Ideal, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ideal, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ideal, 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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ideal, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Ideal, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Ideal, SD

Average UV index in December - Ideal, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Ideal, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Ideal, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in December
Ideal, SD

Average visibility in December - Ideal, 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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