Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
In Ward, the onset of December is marked by a decreased average high-temperature, declining from November's icy 41.7°F (5.4°C) to a subzero cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature dips to 14.4°F (-9.8°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.Rainfall
In Ward, South Dakota, in December, during 3.8 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ward, there are 113.8 rainfall days, and 20.59" (523mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Ward. 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 in Ward, South Dakota.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
The average sunshine in December in Ward, South Dakota, is 4.1h.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Ward, South Dakota. 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: The average daily UV index of 1 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
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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 5min
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 1min
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).
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