December weather forecastLake Preston, SD
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Lake Preston, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and 14.2°F (-9.9°C).Temperature
December's arrival brings a noticeable temperature shift, dropping from an icy 41.9°F (5.5°C) in November to a subzero cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C). Throughout the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 14.2°F (-9.9°C) is noted.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.Rainfall
In Lake Preston, in December, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 111.2 rainfall days, and 21.14" (537mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Lake Preston, in December, snow falls for 10.3 days, with typically accumulated 4.21" (107mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 49.4 snowfall days, and 20.04" (509mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Lake Preston, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 14.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Lake Preston, SD
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Lake Preston, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Lake Preston, SD
- Average humidity in December: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).
Average rainfall in December
Lake Preston, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 1.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.59").
Average rainfall days in December
Lake Preston, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lake Preston, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 4.21"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Lake Preston, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lake Preston, SD
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lake Preston, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Lake Preston, SD
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Lake Preston, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Lake Preston, SD
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
