December weather forecastParkston, SD
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Parkston, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and an average low of 17.1°F (-8.3°C).Temperature
As November transitions into December, Parkston sees a clear drop in the average high-temperature, declining from a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C) to a freezing cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C). During December, Parkston's temperature averages to 17.1°F (-8.3°C) at night.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 106.8 rainfall days, and 19.29" (490mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 7.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Average temperature in December
Parkston, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 29.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 17.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Parkston, 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
Parkston, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Parkston, SD
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (63%).
Average rainfall in December
Parkston, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").
Average rainfall days in December
Parkston, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Parkston, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 2.56"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Parkston, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Parkston, 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 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Parkston, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Parkston, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Parkston, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in December
Parkston, 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).
