December weather forecast
Pukwana, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Pukwana, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and an average low of 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

Temperature

Pukwana's transition into December is marked by a clear drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a subzero cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C). An average minimum temperature of 16.9°F (-8.4°C) marks the month of December in Pukwana.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Pukwana is 82%.

Rainfall

In Pukwana, in December, it is raining for 3.9 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Pukwana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.6 days and collects up to 17.83" (453mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Pukwana. In December, in Pukwana, it is snowing for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 3.07" (78mm) of snow is accumulated. In Pukwana, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.9 days and aggregates up to 17.87" (454mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Pukwana.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of December, in Pukwana, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Pukwana, South Dakota, is 4.9h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Pukwana?

In December, in Pukwana, the average high-temperature is 29.1°F (-1.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 16.9°F (-8.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Pukwana?

In December, the average relative humidity in Pukwana is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Pukwana?

In December, the rain falls for 3.9 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Pukwana in December?

In December, in Pukwana, it is snowing for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 3.07" (78mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pukwana?

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

How many hours of daylight does Pukwana have in December?

In December, the average day length in Pukwana is 8h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Pukwana?

On the first day of December in Pukwana, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Pukwana?

In Pukwana, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

How high is the UV index in December in Pukwana?

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

Average temperature in December - Pukwana, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Pukwana, SD

Average pressure in December - Pukwana, 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 (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Pukwana, SD

Average wind speed in December - Pukwana, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Pukwana, SD

Average humidity in December - Pukwana, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (58%).

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Average rainfall in December
Pukwana, SD

Average rainfall in December - Pukwana, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in December
Pukwana, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Pukwana, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Pukwana, SD

Average snowfall in December - Pukwana, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.07"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Pukwana, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Pukwana, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.6 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pukwana, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pukwana, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Pukwana, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Pukwana, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Pukwana, SD

Average UV index in December - Pukwana, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Pukwana, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Pukwana, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in December
Pukwana, SD

Average visibility in December - Pukwana, SD
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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