December weather forecastShadehill, SD
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Shadehill, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and min 14.4°F (-9.8°C).Temperature
As December sets, the average high-temperature displays a significant decrease, moving down from a wintry 41.2°F (5.1°C) in November to a subzero cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C). Shadehill observes an average low-temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C) during December nights.Humidity
In Shadehill, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In Shadehill, in December, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 101.3 rainfall days, and 14.25" (362mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 65.8 snowfall days, and 21.42" (544mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:05 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:14 pm MST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Shadehill, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 25.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 14.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Shadehill, SD
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Shadehill, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 10.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Shadehill, SD
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (51%).
Average rainfall in December
Shadehill, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.55"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in December
Shadehill, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Shadehill, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 2.52"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Shadehill, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shadehill, SD
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Shadehill, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Shadehill, SD
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Shadehill, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 51
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in December
Shadehill, 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).
