December weather forecast
Avon, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Avon, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and min 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Temperature

In Avon, stepping into December signifies a significant temperature decrement, moving down from November's frosty 46.4°F (8°C) to a freezing cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C). In Avon, December's nights observe an average temperature dip to 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Avon, in December, during 3.1 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 104.1 rainfall days, and 14.29" (363mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Avon, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 32.8 snowfall days, and 8.35" (212mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Avon, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Avon during December are 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and 18.3°F (-7.6°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Avon, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Avon, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Avon have in December?

In Avon, the average day length in December is 9h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Avon is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Avon, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Avon, SD

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Avon, SD

Average wind speed in December - Avon, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Avon, SD

Average humidity in December - Avon, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (62%).

Average rainfall in December
Avon, SD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Avon, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Avon, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Avon, SD

Average snowfall in December - Avon, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Avon, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Avon, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Avon, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Avon, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Avon, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Avon, SD

Average UV index in December - Avon, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Avon, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Avon, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
Avon, SD

Average visibility in December - Avon, 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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