December weather forecast
Winship, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Winship, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 11.8°F (-11.2°C) and 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

Temperature

Winship's weather in December is marked by a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's wintry 39.9°F (4.4°C) to a subzero cold 23.7°F (-4.6°C). Throughout the month of December, Winship observes an average nighttime temperature of 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

Humidity

In Winship, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, in Winship, the rain falls for 2.7 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Winship, South Dakota, there are 92.3 rainfall days, and 15.28" (388mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Winship, South Dakota. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Winship, South Dakota, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, in Winship, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Winship, South Dakota, is 4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. 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 December in Winship?

During December, Winship experiences an average high-temperature of 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and a low-temperature of 11.8°F (-11.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Winship?

In December, the average relative humidity in Winship, South Dakota, is 86%.

How much does it rain in Winship in December?

In Winship, in December, it is raining for 2.7 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Winship?

The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Winship?

In Winship, in December, snow falls for 11.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Winship?

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Winship, South Dakota.

How many hours of daylight does Winship have in December?

In Winship, the average day length in December is 8h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Winship?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Winship?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Winship is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Winship?

The months with the lowest UV index in Winship, South Dakota, are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Winship?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Winship, South Dakota, 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
Winship, SD

Average temperature in December - Winship, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Winship, SD

Average pressure in December - Winship, SD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Winship, SD

Average wind speed in December - Winship, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Winship, SD

Average humidity in December - Winship, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (61%).

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Average rainfall in December
Winship, SD

Average rainfall in December - Winship, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in December
Winship, SD

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Winship, SD

Average snowfall in December - Winship, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.76"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Winship, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Winship, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Winship, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Winship, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Winship, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Winship, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Winship, SD

Average UV index in December - Winship, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Winship, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Winship, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in December
Winship, SD

Average visibility in December - Winship, SD
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and March (5mi).

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