December weather forecast
Albee, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Albee, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 13.1°F (-10.5°C) and max 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Temperature

The start of December brings a distinct shift in the average high-temperature, dropping from November's wintry 40.6°F (4.8°C) to a freezing cold 24.6°F (-4.1°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 13.1°F (-10.5°C) is experienced.

Humidity

In Albee, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, in Albee, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 115.2 rainfall days, and 19.88" (505mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.7 days and accumulates 4.49" (114mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Albee, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

In Albee, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Albee in December?

The high-temperature during December is 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and the low-temperature is 13.1°F (-10.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Albee, during December, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 12.7 days and typically aggregates up to 4.49" (114mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Albee in December?

In Albee, during December, snow falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.49" (114mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Albee, the average day length in December is 8h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Albee have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Albee, SD

Average temperature in December - Albee, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 24.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 13.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Albee, SD

Average pressure in December - Albee, SD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"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
Albee, SD

Average wind speed in December - Albee, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

Average humidity in December
Albee, SD

Average humidity in December - Albee, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Albee, SD

Average rainfall in December - Albee, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.11").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Albee, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Albee, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Albee, SD

Average snowfall in December - Albee, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.49"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Albee, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Albee, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Albee, SD

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Albee, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Albee, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Albee, SD

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Albee, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Albee, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Albee, SD

Average visibility in December - Albee, 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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