December weather forecast
Wakonda, SD

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

The shift from November to December brings a noticeable decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C) to a freezing cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature in Wakonda dips to 18°F (-7.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Wakonda, South Dakota, is 82%.

Rainfall

In Wakonda, in December, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Wakonda, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.9 days and collects up to 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Wakonda are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall 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 Wakonda, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Wakonda, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Wakonda in December?

In December, in Wakonda, 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', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Wakonda?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in Wakonda in December?

In Wakonda, South Dakota, during December, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Wakonda?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Wakonda, South Dakota. Snow falls for 8.1 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Wakonda in December?

In Wakonda, 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 Wakonda?

The month with the shortest days in Wakonda, South Dakota, is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Wakonda have in December?

In December, the average day length in Wakonda is 9h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Wakonda?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Wakonda?

In Wakonda, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Wakonda?

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

Average temperature in December - Wakonda, 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
Wakonda, SD

Average pressure in December - Wakonda, 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
Wakonda, SD

Average wind speed in December - Wakonda, 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
Wakonda, SD

Average humidity in December - Wakonda, 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
Wakonda, SD

Average rainfall in December - Wakonda, 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
Wakonda, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Wakonda, 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
Wakonda, SD

Average snowfall in December - Wakonda, 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
Wakonda, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Wakonda, 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
Wakonda, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wakonda, 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
Wakonda, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Wakonda, 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
Wakonda, SD

Average UV index in December - Wakonda, 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
Wakonda, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Wakonda, 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
Wakonda, SD

Average visibility in December - Wakonda, 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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