December weather forecast
Jefferson, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Jefferson, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and an average high of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

In Jefferson, the average high-temperature in December drops, from a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November, to a freezing cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C). In December, the nighttime temperature in Jefferson lowers to an average of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Humidity

In Jefferson, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Jefferson, in December, during 4.1 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Jefferson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122 days and collects up to 21.61" (549mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 38 snowfall days, and 13.23" (336mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Jefferson is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, in Jefferson, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Jefferson is 4.8h.

UV index

In Jefferson, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Jefferson?

The high-temperature, in December, in Jefferson, records 30.7°F (-0.7°C), while the low-temperature is 18.7°F (-7.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Jefferson?

In Jefferson, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Jefferson?

In Jefferson, South Dakota, during December, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Jefferson in December?

In December, in Jefferson, it is snowing for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Jefferson?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Jefferson have in December?

In Jefferson, the average day length in December is 9h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Jefferson?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Jefferson have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Jefferson is 4.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Jefferson?

In Jefferson, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Jefferson, SD

Average temperature in December - Jefferson, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Jefferson, SD

Average pressure in December - Jefferson, 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 (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Jefferson, SD

Average wind speed in December - Jefferson, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Jefferson, SD

Average humidity in December - Jefferson, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

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Average rainfall in December
Jefferson, SD

Average rainfall in December - Jefferson, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in December
Jefferson, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Jefferson, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Jefferson, SD

Average snowfall in December - Jefferson, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Jefferson, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Jefferson, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 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
Jefferson, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Jefferson, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

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 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Jefferson, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Jefferson, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Jefferson, SD

Average UV index in December - Jefferson, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Jefferson, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Jefferson, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in December
Jefferson, SD

Average visibility in December - Jefferson, 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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