December weather forecast
Roslyn, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Roslyn, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 11.5°F (-11.4°C) and max 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Temperature

Roslyn's weather undergoes a significant change with the arrival of December, as the average high-temperature drops from a cold 38.8°F (3.8°C) in November to a subzero cold 23.2°F (-4.9°C). Roslyn witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 11.5°F (-11.4°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

In Roslyn, in December, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Roslyn, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.9 days and collects up to 22.09" (561mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Roslyn is December, when snow falls for 14.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Roslyn is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, in Roslyn, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.6h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Roslyn?

The high-temperature during December is 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and the low-temperature is 11.5°F (-11.4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Roslyn?

The average relative humidity in December in Roslyn is 88%.

How much does it rain in Roslyn in December?

In Roslyn, in December, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Roslyn?

The month with the most snowfall in Roslyn, South Dakota, is December, when snow falls for 14.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Roslyn?

In Roslyn, South Dakota, during December, snow falls for 14.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Roslyn?

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Roslyn, South Dakota.

What is the average length of the day in December in Roslyn?

The average day length in December in Roslyn, South Dakota, is 8h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Roslyn?

On the first day of December in Roslyn, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Roslyn have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Roslyn is 3.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Roslyn?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Roslyn.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Roslyn?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Roslyn, SD

Average temperature in December - Roslyn, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Roslyn, SD

Average pressure in December - Roslyn, SD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Roslyn, SD

Average wind speed in December - Roslyn, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Roslyn, SD

Average humidity in December - Roslyn, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (66%).

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Average rainfall in December
Roslyn, SD

Average rainfall in December - Roslyn, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in December
Roslyn, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Roslyn, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Roslyn, SD

Average snowfall in December - Roslyn, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.53"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Roslyn, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Roslyn, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.1 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
Roslyn, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Roslyn, 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: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Roslyn, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Roslyn, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Roslyn, SD

Average UV index in December - Roslyn, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Roslyn, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Roslyn, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Roslyn, SD

Average visibility in December - Roslyn, SD
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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