December weather forecastPine Ridge, SD
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Pine Ridge, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.4°F (0.2°C) and min 18.7°F (-7.4°C).Temperature
The month of December sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 32.4°F (0.2°C) at the peak and 18.7°F (-7.4°C) at the low.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In Pine Ridge, during December, the rain falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 86.7 rainfall days, and 13.66" (347mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Pine Ridge, during December, snow falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of snow. In Pine Ridge, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.4 days and aggregates up to 22.72" (577mm) 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 7:02 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:25 pm MST.
Sunshine
In Pine Ridge, South Dakota, the average sunshine in December is 5.7h.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 low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Pine Ridge, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 32.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 18.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Pine Ridge, SD
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Pine Ridge, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Pine Ridge, SD
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (48%).
Average rainfall in December
Pine Ridge, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in December
Pine Ridge, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Pine Ridge, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 3.9"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Pine Ridge, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pine Ridge, 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: 5h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Pine Ridge, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Pine Ridge, SD
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Pine Ridge, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).
Average visibility in December
Pine Ridge, 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).
