December weather forecast
Kadoka, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kadoka, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18°F (-7.8°C) and an average high of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

Kadoka's transition into December marks a considerable drop in the average high-temperature, moving down from a frosty 46.4°F (8°C) in November to a subzero cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C). Kadoka records a steady low-temperature average of 18°F (-7.8°C) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Kadoka, in December, during 2.7 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kadoka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 95.3 days and collects up to 13.74" (349mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Kadoka, South Dakota, during December, snow falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.8 snowfall days, and 16.1" (409mm) 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 7:00 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of December, in Kadoka, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:18 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Kadoka is 5.3h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Kadoka is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Kadoka?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Kadoka, South Dakota, are 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and 18°F (-7.8°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Kadoka?

In Kadoka, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in Kadoka in December?

In Kadoka, South Dakota, in December, during 2.7 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Kadoka?

In Kadoka, in December, snow falls for 6.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Kadoka?

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

How many hours of daylight does Kadoka have in December?

The average day length in December in Kadoka, South Dakota, is 8h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Kadoka?

On the first day of December in Kadoka, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:18 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Kadoka have in December?

In Kadoka, South Dakota, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Kadoka?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Kadoka?

In Kadoka, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kadoka, SD

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Kadoka, SD

Average pressure in December - Kadoka, SD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Kadoka, SD

Average wind speed in December - Kadoka, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Kadoka, SD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (47%).

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Average rainfall in December
Kadoka, SD

Average rainfall in December - Kadoka, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in December
Kadoka, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Kadoka, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Kadoka, SD

Average snowfall in December - Kadoka, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Kadoka, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Kadoka, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.9 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
Kadoka, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kadoka, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Kadoka, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Kadoka, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (14.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Kadoka, SD

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Kadoka, SD

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 18).

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Average visibility in December
Kadoka, SD

Average visibility in December - Kadoka, 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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