December weather forecast
Baltic, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Baltic, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 14.9°F (-9.5°C) and 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Temperature

December's onset is marked by a clear temperature decrease, falling from a cold 42.3°F (5.7°C) in November to a subzero cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C). Baltic's average low-temperature for the month of December records at a still freezing cold 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In Baltic, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Baltic, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.4 days and collects up to 21.38" (543mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 4.17" (106mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 45.6 snowfall days, and 19.49" (495mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Baltic, is 26.4°F (-3.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 14.9°F (-9.5°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 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Baltic, during December, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Baltic?

In Baltic, in December, snow falls for 10.3 days, with typically accumulated 4.17" (106mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Baltic?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Baltic?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability 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 cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Baltic, SD

Average temperature in December - Baltic, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Baltic, SD

Average pressure in December - Baltic, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Baltic, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Baltic, SD

Average humidity in December - Baltic, 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 (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Baltic, SD

Average rainfall in December - Baltic, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Baltic, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Baltic, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Baltic, SD

Average snowfall in December - Baltic, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Baltic, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Baltic, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Baltic, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Baltic, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Baltic, SD

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Baltic, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Baltic, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Baltic, SD

Average visibility in December - Baltic, 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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