Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December witnesses a clear temperature decrease, falling from a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C). During the month of December, the temperature in Lake Preston generally drops to a low average of 14.2°F (-9.9°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Lake Preston is 86%.Rainfall
In Lake Preston, during December, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 111.2 rainfall days, and 21.14" (537mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Lake Preston are January through May, October through December. In Lake Preston, South Dakota, in December, during 10.3 snowfall days, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lake Preston, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.4 days and aggregates up to 20.04" (509mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Lake Preston, South Dakota, 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
In Lake Preston, 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in December in Lake Preston?
How many days does it rain in December in Lake Preston?
How much does it snow in Lake Preston in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Lake Preston?
How many hours of daylight does Lake Preston have in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Lake Preston?
How long on average sun shines in December in Lake Preston?
When is the lowest UV index in Lake Preston?
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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 5min
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 1min
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).
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