December weather forecast
Artas, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Artas, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and an average high of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

Artas, South Dakota, experiences a clear temperature downturn in December, with average high-temperatures moving from a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C) in November to a subzero cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C). Artas's temperature lowers to a mean of 14.4°F (-9.8°C) during the nights in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Artas, in December, during 2.7 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 89.4 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Artas, there are 49.4 snowfall days, and 19.09" (485mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Artas is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Artas, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Artas. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Artas in December?

During December, Artas experiences an average high-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and a low-temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Artas?

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December in Artas?

In Artas, South Dakota, during December, the rain falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Artas?

In Artas, South Dakota, in December, snow falls for 9.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.39" (86mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Artas?

December has the shortest days of the year in Artas, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Artas have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Artas?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, in Artas, South Dakota, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Artas have in December?

In Artas, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Artas?

The months with the lowest UV index in Artas are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Artas?

In Artas, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Artas, SD

Average temperature in December - Artas, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.4°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 (9°F).

Average pressure in December
Artas, SD

Average pressure in December - Artas, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Artas, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Artas, SD

Average humidity in December - Artas, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).

Average rainfall in December
Artas, SD

Average rainfall in December - Artas, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Artas, SD

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Artas, SD

Average snowfall in December - Artas, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Artas, SD

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Artas, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Artas, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Artas, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Artas, SD

Average UV index in December - Artas, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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 December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Artas, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Artas, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Artas, SD

Average visibility in December - Artas, 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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