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's arrival sees a clear drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from November's icy 41.2°F (5.1°C) to a freezing cold 26.2°F (-3.2°C). Lodgepole registers a consistent average low-temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C) during December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In Lodgepole, in December, during 4 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lodgepole, South Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.8 days and collects up to 15.2" (386mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through June, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lodgepole, in December, snow falls for 12.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.03" (77mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 67.2 snowfall days, and 24.69" (627mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:16 pm MST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Lodgepole is 4.9h.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Lodgepole, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 26.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 14.4°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 (12°F).
Average pressure in December
Lodgepole, SD
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Lodgepole, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 11.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and October (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Lodgepole, SD
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (50%).
Average rainfall in December
Lodgepole, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.48").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.51").
Average rainfall days in December
Lodgepole, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lodgepole, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 3.03"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Lodgepole, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lodgepole, SD
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lodgepole, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Lodgepole, SD
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Lodgepole, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in December
Lodgepole, 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).
Lodgepole, South Dakota, USA
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