December weather forecastOrdway, SD
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Ordway, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 12.7°F (-10.7°C) and an average high of 25°F (-3.9°C).Temperature
December signals a significant shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cold 41.7°F (5.4°C) to a freezing cold 25°F (-3.9°C). The mean low-temperature during December nights in Ordway is a frigid cold 12.7°F (-10.7°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.Rainfall
In Ordway, in December, during 3.1 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ordway, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.2 days and collects up to 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ordway, in December, snow falls for 11.4 days, with typically accumulated 3.43" (87mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Ordway, South Dakota, there are 54.8 snowfall days, and 19.13" (486mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in December
Ordway, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 25°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 12.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Ordway, SD
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Ordway, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Ordway, SD
- Average humidity in December: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (60%).
Average rainfall in December
Ordway, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days in December
Ordway, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ordway, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 3.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ordway, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ordway, 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 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ordway, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Ordway, SD
- Average UV index in December: 2
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 and November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Ordway, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in December
Ordway, 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).
