December weather forecast
Turton, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Turton, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 14.2°F (-9.9°C) and an average high of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Temperature

Turton's transition into December is marked by a clear temperature shift, receding from a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C) in November to a subzero cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C). An average minimum temperature of 14.2°F (-9.9°C) is recorded during the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Turton, during December, the rain falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation. In Turton, South Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.6 days and collects up to 17.83" (453mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Turton, in December, snow falls for 9 days, with typically accumulated 3.23" (82mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Turton, South Dakota, there are 43.7 snowfall days, and 18.66" (474mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Turton, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Turton, South Dakota, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Turton in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Turton, is 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 14.2°F (-9.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Turton?

The average relative humidity in December in Turton, South Dakota, is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December in Turton?

In December, in Turton, the rain falls for 2.7 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Turton in December?

In Turton, South Dakota, in December, snow falls for 9 days, with typically accumulated 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Turton?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

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

In Turton, the average day length in December is 8h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Turton?

On the first day of December in Turton, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Turton have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Turton, South Dakota, is 4.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Turton?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Turton is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Turton, SD

Average temperature in December - Turton, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.4°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 (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Turton, SD

Average pressure in December - Turton, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Turton, SD

Average wind speed in December - Turton, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Turton, SD

Average humidity in December - Turton, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (60%).

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Average rainfall in December
Turton, SD

Average rainfall in December - Turton, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in December
Turton, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Turton, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Turton, SD

Average snowfall in December - Turton, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.23"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Turton, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Turton, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 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
Turton, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Turton, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Turton, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Turton, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Turton, SD

Average UV index in December - Turton, 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 and February (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Turton, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Turton, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).

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Average visibility in December
Turton, SD

Average visibility in December - Turton, 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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