December weather forecast
Tripp, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Tripp, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and min 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

Temperature

A shift in Tripp's weather is noticeable as November turns into December, with the average high temperature decreasing from a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C) to a subzero cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C). Tripp records a steady low-temperature average of 17.1°F (-8.3°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, in Tripp, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Tripp, there are 106.8 rainfall days, and 19.29" (490mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Tripp. Snow falls for 7.5 days and accumulates 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of December, in Tripp, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Tripp in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Tripp, is 29.5°F (-1.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 17.1°F (-8.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Tripp?

In December, the average relative humidity in Tripp is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Tripp?

In December, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Tripp?

The month with the most snowfall in Tripp, South Dakota, is December, when snow falls for 7.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Tripp?

In December, in Tripp, it is snowing for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Tripp?

The month with the shortest days in Tripp is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Tripp?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, in Tripp, South Dakota, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Tripp?

In Tripp, South Dakota, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Tripp?

The months with the lowest UV index in Tripp are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Tripp?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Tripp, South Dakota, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Tripp, SD

Average temperature in December - Tripp, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Tripp, SD

Average pressure in December - Tripp, 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
Tripp, SD

Average wind speed in December - Tripp, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Tripp, SD

Average humidity in December - Tripp, 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 (63%).

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Average rainfall in December
Tripp, SD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in December
Tripp, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Tripp, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Tripp, SD

Average snowfall in December - Tripp, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Tripp, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Tripp, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.5 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
Tripp, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tripp, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Tripp, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Tripp, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Tripp, SD

Average UV index in December - Tripp, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Tripp, SD

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).

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Average visibility in December
Tripp, SD

Average visibility in December - Tripp, 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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