December weather forecast
Kingsburg, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Kingsburg, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and max 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Temperature

The start of December brings a distinct shift in the average high-temperature, dropping from November's chilly 46.4°F (8°C) to a freezing cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C). In Kingsburg, December nights witness a steady temperature drop to a still subzero cold 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, in Kingsburg, the rain falls for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kingsburg, there are 104.1 rainfall days, and 14.29" (363mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Kingsburg are January through April, October through December. In Kingsburg, South Dakota, during December, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Kingsburg, South Dakota, there are 32.8 snowfall days, and 8.35" (212mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, in Kingsburg, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Kingsburg, South Dakota, is 4.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Kingsburg. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Kingsburg in December?

During December, Kingsburg experiences an average high-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and a low-temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Kingsburg?

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

How much does it rain in Kingsburg in December?

In Kingsburg, South Dakota, during December, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Kingsburg in December?

In Kingsburg, South Dakota, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Kingsburg?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Kingsburg?

In Kingsburg, the average day length in December is 9h and 5min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Kingsburg?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, in Kingsburg, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Kingsburg have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Kingsburg, South Dakota, is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Kingsburg?

The months with the lowest UV index in Kingsburg are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Kingsburg?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Kingsburg is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kingsburg, SD

Average temperature in December - Kingsburg, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Kingsburg, SD

Average pressure in December - Kingsburg, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Kingsburg, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Kingsburg, SD

Average humidity in December - Kingsburg, 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 (62%).

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Average rainfall in December
Kingsburg, SD

Average rainfall in December - Kingsburg, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.31").

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Average rainfall days in December
Kingsburg, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Kingsburg, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Kingsburg, SD

Average snowfall in December - Kingsburg, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Kingsburg, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Kingsburg, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kingsburg, 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: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Kingsburg, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Kingsburg, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Kingsburg, SD

Average UV index in December - Kingsburg, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Kingsburg, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Kingsburg, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).

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Average visibility in December
Kingsburg, SD

Average visibility in December - Kingsburg, 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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