December weather forecastLowry, SD
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Lowry, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and min 14.2°F (-9.9°C).Temperature
Lowry's transition into December is marked by a distinct drop in the average high-temperature, reducing from an icy 41.9°F (5.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 25.5°F (-3.6°C). Lowry's average low-temperature for the month of December records at 14.2°F (-9.9°C).Humidity
In Lowry, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is 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, during December, snow falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of snow. In Lowry, during the entire year, snow falls for 59.7 days and aggregates up to 19.96" (507mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.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 December, the average sunshine 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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lowry, SD
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 48min
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 24min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
