December weather forecast
Lowry, SD

Share

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Lowry, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 14.2°F (-9.9°C) and max 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December is marked by a notable decrease in high-temperatures, falling from a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C) in November to a subzero cold 25.5°F (-3.6°C). Lowry encounters an average low-temperature of 14.2°F (-9.9°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Lowry, in December, during 3.3 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 97.8 rainfall days, and 16.65" (423mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Lowry. In December, in Lowry, South Dakota, it is snowing for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 2.91" (74mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 59.7 snowfall days, and 19.96" (507mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Lowry, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. 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. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
[Resources]

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Lowry in December?

In Lowry, 25.5°F (-3.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 14.2°F (-9.9°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lowry?

In Lowry, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How much does it rain in Lowry in December?

In Lowry, in December, during 3.3 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Lowry?

In Lowry, in December, during 11.2 snowfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lowry?

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Lowry.

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

The average day length in December is 8h and 48min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Lowry?

On the first day of December in Lowry, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lowry have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Lowry is 4.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Lowry?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Lowry, South Dakota.

What is the UV index reading in December in Lowry?

In Lowry, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Lowry, SD

Average temperature in December - Lowry, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.1°F).

[Resources]

Average pressure in December
Lowry, SD

Average pressure in December - Lowry, SD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

[Resources]

Average wind speed in December
Lowry, SD

Average wind speed in December - Lowry, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.7mph).

[Resources]

Average humidity in December
Lowry, SD

Average humidity in December - Lowry, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (56%).

[Resources]

Average rainfall in December
Lowry, SD

Average rainfall in December - Lowry, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

[Resources]

Average rainfall days in December
Lowry, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Lowry, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

[Resources]

Average snowfall in December
Lowry, SD

Average snowfall in December - Lowry, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

[Resources]

Average snowfall days in December
Lowry, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Lowry, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

[Resources]

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lowry, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

[Resources]

Average sunshine days in December
Lowry, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Lowry, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

[Resources]

Average UV index in December
Lowry, SD

Average UV index in December - Lowry, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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 1).

[Resources]

Average cloud cover in December
Lowry, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Lowry, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 22).

[Resources]

Average visibility in December
Lowry, SD

Average visibility in December - Lowry, 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).

[Resources]

Lowry, South Dakota, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location