December weather forecastMarion, SD
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Marion, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 16.3°F (-8.7°C) and an average high of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).Temperature
The arrival of December signals a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C) in November to a freezing cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C). During the month of December, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 16.3°F (-8.7°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.Rainfall
In Marion, in December, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Marion, there are 111.7 rainfall days, and 17.76" (451mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Marion, in December, during 8.7 snowfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 38.7 snowfall days, and 12.76" (324mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Marion, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 28.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 16.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Marion, SD
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Marion, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 10mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Marion, SD
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).
Average rainfall in December
Marion, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and November (0.47").
Average rainfall days in December
Marion, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Marion, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 2.52"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Marion, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Marion, SD
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Marion, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Marion, SD
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Marion, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in December
Marion, 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).
