December weather forecast
Parmelee, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Parmelee, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 20.1°F (-6.6°C) and 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

The start of December signals a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 46.4°F (8°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C). An average minimum temperature of 20.1°F (-6.6°C) marks the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, in Parmelee, South Dakota, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Parmelee, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109.2 days and collects up to 16.89" (429mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Parmelee. December is the month with the most snowfall in Parmelee, South Dakota. Snow falls for 7.1 days and accumulates 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Parmelee is 5.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Parmelee?

The high-temperature in Parmelee during December is 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and the low-temperature is 20.1°F (-6.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Parmelee?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Parmelee?

In Parmelee, in December, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Parmelee?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 7.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Parmelee in December?

In Parmelee, in December, snow falls for 7.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Parmelee?

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

How many hours of daylight does Parmelee have in December?

The average day length in December in Parmelee, South Dakota, is 9h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Parmelee?

On the first day of December in Parmelee, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Parmelee?

In Parmelee, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Parmelee?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Parmelee?

In Parmelee, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Parmelee, SD

Average temperature in December - Parmelee, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Parmelee, SD

Average pressure in December - Parmelee, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Parmelee, SD

Average wind speed in December - Parmelee, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Parmelee, SD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (56%).

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Average rainfall in December
Parmelee, SD

Average rainfall in December - Parmelee, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
Parmelee, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Parmelee, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Parmelee, SD

Average snowfall in December - Parmelee, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Parmelee, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Parmelee, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 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
Parmelee, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Parmelee, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Parmelee, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Parmelee, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Parmelee, SD

Average UV index in December - Parmelee, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Parmelee, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Parmelee, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 21).

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Average visibility in December
Parmelee, SD

Average visibility in December - Parmelee, 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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