December weather forecastParmelee, SD
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Parmelee, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.1°F (-6.6°C) and 31.8°F (-0.1°C).Temperature
December brings a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from a chilly 46.4°F (8°C) in November to a subzero cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C). Parmelee's temperature lowers to a mean of 20.1°F (-6.6°C) during the nights in December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In Parmelee, in December, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Parmelee, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109.2 days and collects up to 16.89" (429mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. 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.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5.5h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Parmelee. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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 30min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
