December weather forecast
Tabor, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Tabor, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and min 18°F (-7.8°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December is characterized by a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, reducing from a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C) to a subzero cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C). An average temperature of 18°F (-7.8°C) marks the nights in Tabor in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Tabor, in December, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Tabor, South Dakota, there are 117.9 rainfall days, and 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Tabor. The month with the most snowfall in Tabor, South Dakota, is December, when snow falls for 8.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Tabor, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Tabor, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

In Tabor, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Tabor in December?

In Tabor, in December, the average high-temperature is 29.8°F (-1.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 18°F (-7.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Tabor?

In Tabor, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in Tabor in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Tabor?

The month with the most snowfall in Tabor, South Dakota, is December, when snow falls for 8.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Tabor in December?

In Tabor, South Dakota, during December, snow falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Tabor?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Tabor have in December?

In Tabor, South Dakota, the average day length in December is 9h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Tabor?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Tabor have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Tabor is 4.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Tabor?

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

Average temperature in December - Tabor, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Tabor, SD

Average pressure in December - Tabor, 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 (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Tabor, SD

Average wind speed in December - Tabor, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Tabor, SD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

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Average rainfall in December
Tabor, SD

Average rainfall in December - Tabor, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in December
Tabor, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Tabor, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Tabor, SD

Average snowfall in December - Tabor, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Tabor, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Tabor, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 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
Tabor, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tabor, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Tabor, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Tabor, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Tabor, SD

Average UV index in December - Tabor, 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 January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Tabor, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Tabor, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in December
Tabor, SD

Average visibility in December - Tabor, 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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