December weather forecastWard, SD
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Ward, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).Temperature
The beginning of December marks a clear shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's cold 41.7°F (5.4°C) to a subzero cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C). December nights are marked by an average temperature drop to 14.4°F (-9.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 86%.Rainfall
In Ward, in December, during 3.8 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ward, during the entire year, the rain falls for 113.8 days and collects up to 20.59" (523mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.6 days and accumulates 4.8" (122mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December in Ward, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Ward, South Dakota, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Average temperature in December
Ward, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 14.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Ward, 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 (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Ward, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Ward, SD
- Average humidity in December: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).
Average rainfall in December
Ward, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.63").
Average rainfall days in December
Ward, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ward, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 4.8"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ward, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.6 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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ward, SD
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ward, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Ward, SD
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Ward, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Ward, 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).
