December weather forecast
Allen, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Allen, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and an average high of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

Allen experiences its lowest average temperatures in December, reaching a peak of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and a minimum of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Humidity

In Allen, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Allen, in December, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Allen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 86.7 days and collects up to 13.66" (347mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Allen, in December, snow falls for 8.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.9" (99mm) of snow. In Allen, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.4 days and aggregates up to 22.72" (577mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:22 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Allen are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

December, noted for its average high-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C), is considered the coldest month.

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Allen, is 32.4°F (0.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 18.7°F (-7.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Allen, during December, the rain falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Allen, in December, during 8.2 snowfall days, 3.9" (99mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Allen have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:22 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Allen have in December?

In Allen, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Allen are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Allen, SD

Average temperature in December - Allen, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Allen, SD

Average pressure in December - Allen, SD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Allen, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Allen, SD

Average humidity in December - Allen, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (48%).

Average rainfall in December
Allen, SD

Average rainfall in December - Allen, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Allen, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Allen, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Allen, SD

Average snowfall in December - Allen, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.9"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Allen, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Allen, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Allen, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Allen, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Allen, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Allen, SD

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Allen, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Allen, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Allen, SD

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

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

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