December weather forecastPickstown, SD
December
Weather in December
December brings the full force of winter to Pickstown, and temperatures plunge to a chilly high of just 30.4°F (-0.9°C). Snowfall, along with limited sunshine days, brings a beautiful winter landscape, turning the city into a winter wonderland. Though rainfall takes a back seat, the snow keeps the city sufficiently wet. Winds persist at their November pace, adding an extra chill to the air. The end of the year sees long nights, clear skies, and a quiet calm that only winter knows.Temperature
December signals a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from November's frosty 46.4°F (8°C) to a subzero cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C). During the month of December, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
In Pickstown, in December, during 3.1 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 104.1 rainfall days, and 14.29" (363mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated. In Pickstown, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.8 days and aggregates up to 8.35" (212mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Pickstown, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 30.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 18.3°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 (13.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Pickstown, 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
Pickstown, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Pickstown, SD
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (62%).
Average rainfall in December
Pickstown, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.31").
Average rainfall days in December
Pickstown, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Pickstown, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 1.22"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Pickstown, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pickstown, SD
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
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 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Pickstown, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Pickstown, 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
Pickstown, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in December
Pickstown, 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).
