December weather forecast
Yale, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Yale, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

Temperature

The start of December is characterized by a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C). In the month of December, Yale records a consistent average low-temperature of 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

Humidity

In Yale, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Yale, during December, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation. In Yale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 101.8 days and collects up to 18.19" (462mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Yale, during December, snow falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow. In Yale, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.3 days and aggregates up to 16.54" (420mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Yale, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

In Yale, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Yale?

Yale in December has an average high-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 14.7°F (-9.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Yale?

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December in Yale?

In Yale, South Dakota, in December, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Yale in December?

In Yale, in December, during 9.5 snowfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Yale?

The month with the shortest days in Yale, South Dakota, is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Yale?

In Yale, the average day length in December is 8h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Yale?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, in Yale, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Yale?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.5h.

How high is the UV index in December in Yale?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Yale, SD

Average temperature in December - Yale, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Yale, SD

Average pressure in December - Yale, 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
Yale, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Yale, SD

Average humidity in December - Yale, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (62%).

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Average rainfall in December
Yale, SD

Average rainfall in December - Yale, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in December
Yale, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Yale, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Yale, SD

Average snowfall in December - Yale, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Yale, SD

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.5 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
Yale, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Yale, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Yale, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Yale, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Yale, SD

Average UV index in December - Yale, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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 November (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Yale, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Yale, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).

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Average visibility in December
Yale, SD

Average visibility in December - Yale, 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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