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 onset brings a clear reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 46.4°F (8°C) in November to a freezing cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C). Pickstown cools down to an average low-temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C) throughout the month of December.Humidity
In Pickstown, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In Pickstown, South Dakota, in December, it is raining for 3.1 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 104.1 rainfall days, and 14.29" (363mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Pickstown are January through April, October through December. In Pickstown, in December, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Pickstown, South Dakota, there are 32.8 snowfall days, and 8.35" (212mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December in Pickstown, 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
The months with the lowest UV index in Pickstown are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Frequently asked questions
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How many hours of daylight does Pickstown have in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Pickstown?
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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 1min
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 5min
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).
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