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 onset of December witnesses a clear shift in the average high-temperature, dropping from an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C) in November to a freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C). December nights in Ridgeview cool down to an average low-temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).Humidity
In Ridgeview, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.Rainfall
In Ridgeview, in December, it is raining for 2.7 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ridgeview, there are 89.4 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Ridgeview, South Dakota, during December, snow falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 49.4 snowfall days, and 19.09" (485mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Ridgeview is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:02 pm. On the last day of December, in Ridgeview, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:11 pm MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Ridgeview is 4.5h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Ridgeview. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: During December, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Ridgeview in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Ridgeview?
How much does it rain in Ridgeview in December?
How many days does it snow in December in Ridgeview?
What is the month with the shortest days in Ridgeview?
How many hours of daylight does Ridgeview have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Ridgeview?
How many hours of sunshine does Ridgeview have in December?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Ridgeview?
What is the UV index reading in December in Ridgeview?
Average temperature in December
Ridgeview, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 14.4°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 (9°F).
Average pressure in December
Ridgeview, SD
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Ridgeview, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Ridgeview, SD
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).
Average rainfall in December
Ridgeview, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in December
Ridgeview, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ridgeview, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 3.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ridgeview, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ridgeview, 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: 4h and 3min
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 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ridgeview, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Ridgeview, SD
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Ridgeview, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).
Average visibility in December
Ridgeview, 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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