December weather forecast
Walker, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Walker, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

December is marked by a distinct decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C) in November to a freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C). Throughout December, Walker registers a consistent average low-temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

Humidity

In Walker, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Walker, in December, it is raining for 2.7 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Walker, South Dakota, there are 89.4 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Walker, South Dakota, are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Walker, there are 49.4 snowfall days, and 19.09" (485mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:09 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Walker. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Walker?

The high-temperature, in December, in Walker, records 25.7°F (-3.5°C), while the low-temperature is 14.4°F (-9.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Walker?

In Walker, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How much does it rain in Walker in December?

In Walker, in December, during 2.7 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Walker?

In Walker, South Dakota, during December, snow falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Walker?

December has the shortest days of the year in Walker, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Walker have in December?

The average day length in December in Walker is 8h and 44min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Walker?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:09 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Walker?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Walker, South Dakota, is 4.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Walker?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Walker.

How high is the UV index in December in Walker?

In Walker, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. 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
Walker, SD

Average temperature in December - Walker, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Walker, SD

Average pressure in December - Walker, 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
Walker, SD

Average wind speed in December - Walker, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Walker, SD

Average humidity in December - Walker, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).

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Average rainfall in December
Walker, SD

Average rainfall in December - Walker, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
Walker, SD

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Walker, SD

Average snowfall in December - Walker, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Walker, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Walker, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 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
Walker, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Walker, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Walker, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Walker, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Walker, SD

Average UV index in December - Walker, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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 December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Walker, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Walker, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).

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Average visibility in December
Walker, SD

Average visibility in December - Walker, 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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