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
The arrival of December is marked by a notable decrease in high-temperatures, falling from a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) in November to a subzero cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C). Red Elm records an average nighttime low-temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C) throughout December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Red Elm is 80%.Rainfall
In Red Elm, in December, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Red Elm, during the entire year, the rain falls for 99.7 days and collects up to 16.06" (408mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Red Elm, there are 58.3 snowfall days, and 22.95" (583mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:15 pm MST.
Sunshine
In Red Elm, the average sunshine in December is 5.1h.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 threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
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. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in December in Red Elm?
How much does it rain in Red Elm in December?
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What is the month with the shortest days in Red Elm?
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What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Red Elm?
How many hours of sunshine does Red Elm have in December?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Red Elm?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Red Elm?
Average temperature in December
Red Elm, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 28.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 16.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Red Elm, SD
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Red Elm, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 10.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and August (10.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Red Elm, SD
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (49%).
Average rainfall in December
Red Elm, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").
Average rainfall days in December
Red Elm, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Red Elm, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 3.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Red Elm, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Red Elm, SD
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Red Elm, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Red Elm, 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
Red Elm, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 19).
Average visibility in December
Red Elm, 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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