December weather forecastMilesville, SD
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Milesville, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and 18°F (-7.8°C).Temperature
The arrival of December brings a significant change in Milesville's weather, with average high-temperatures dropping from November's chilly 46.4°F (8°C) to a subzero cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C). The low-temperature averages to 18°F (-7.8°C) during the nights of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 2.7 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Milesville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 95.3 days and collects up to 13.74" (349mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Milesville, South Dakota, during December, snow falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.8 snowfall days, and 16.1" (409mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:17 pm MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5.3h.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Milesville, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 30.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 18°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Milesville, SD
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Milesville, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Milesville, SD
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (47%).
Average rainfall in December
Milesville, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").
Average rainfall days in December
Milesville, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Milesville, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 2.95"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Milesville, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Milesville, SD
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Milesville, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (14.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Milesville, SD
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Milesville, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 18).
Average visibility in December
Milesville, 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).
