December weather forecastLodgepole, SD
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Lodgepole, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and min 14.4°F (-9.8°C).Temperature
Lodgepole's weather in December is characterized by a distinct drop in the average high-temperature, reducing from an icy 41.2°F (5.1°C) in November to a freezing cold 26.2°F (-3.2°C). During December, Lodgepole observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In Lodgepole, in December, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. 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
Months with snowfall are January through June, October through December. In Lodgepole, in December, during 12.5 snowfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lodgepole, during the entire year, snow falls for 67.2 days and aggregates up to 24.69" (627mm) of snow.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 Lodgepole, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.UV index
In Lodgepole, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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 42min
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 54min
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).
