Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December's arrival is marked by a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C) in November to a subzero cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C). During December, the average low-temperature is recorded at 17.1°F (-8.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Parkston is 82%.Rainfall
In Parkston, in December, it is raining for 2.9 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Parkston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 106.8 days and collects up to 19.29" (490mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Parkston is December, when snow falls for 7.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of December, in Parkston, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Parkston, South Dakota, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Frequently asked questions
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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 4min
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).
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