December weather forecast
Oglala, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Oglala, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and max 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

December is the month when Oglala, South Dakota, experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and a low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Oglala is 76%.

Rainfall

In Oglala, in December, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Oglala, during the entire year, the rain falls for 86.7 days and collects up to 13.66" (347mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Oglala, South Dakota, it is snowing for 8.2 days. Throughout December, 3.9" (99mm) of snow is accumulated. In Oglala, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.4 days and aggregates up to 22.72" (577mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Oglala, South Dakota, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of December, in Oglala, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:25 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.7h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Oglala?

During the coldest month in Oglala, December, temperatures average a high of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and a low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

How cold is December in Oglala?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Oglala, South Dakota, during December are 32.4°F (0.2°C) and 18.7°F (-7.4°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Oglala?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in Oglala in December?

In Oglala, in December, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Oglala?

In Oglala, in December, during 8.2 snowfall days, 3.9" (99mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Oglala?

December has the shortest days of the year in Oglala, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Oglala have in December?

In December, the average day length in Oglala is 9h and 3min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Oglala?

On the first day of December in Oglala, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:25 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Oglala?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Oglala?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Oglala.

What is the UV index reading in December in Oglala?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Oglala is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Oglala, SD

Average temperature in December - Oglala, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Oglala, SD

Average pressure in December - Oglala, SD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Oglala, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Oglala, SD

Average humidity in December - Oglala, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (48%).

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Average rainfall in December
Oglala, SD

Average rainfall in December - Oglala, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in December
Oglala, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Oglala, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (2.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Oglala, SD

Average snowfall in December - Oglala, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.9"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Oglala, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Oglala, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oglala, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Oglala, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Oglala, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Oglala, SD

Average UV index in December - Oglala, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Oglala, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Oglala, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

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Average visibility in December
Oglala, SD

Average visibility in December - Oglala, 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).

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