December weather forecast
Bath Corner, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bath Corner, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25°F (-3.9°C) and an average low of 12.7°F (-10.7°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December brings a distinct temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping from a wintry 41.7°F (5.4°C) in November to a freezing cold 25°F (-3.9°C). Bath Corner experiences a mean temperature of 12.7°F (-10.7°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 97.2 rainfall days, and 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Bath Corner, during December, snow falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of snow. In Bath Corner, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.8 days and aggregates up to 19.13" (486mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

UV index

In Bath Corner, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, Bath Corner experiences an average high-temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C) and a low-temperature of 12.7°F (-10.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Bath Corner, in December, during 11.4 snowfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Bath Corner have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bath Corner have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
Bath Corner, SD

Average temperature in December - Bath Corner, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 25°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Bath Corner, SD

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Bath Corner, SD

Average wind speed in December - Bath Corner, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Bath Corner, SD

Average humidity in December - Bath Corner, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (60%).

Average rainfall in December
Bath Corner, SD

Average rainfall in December - Bath Corner, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Bath Corner, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Bath Corner, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bath Corner, SD

Average snowfall in December - Bath Corner, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bath Corner, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Bath Corner, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bath Corner, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bath Corner, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bath Corner, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Bath Corner, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Bath Corner, SD

Average UV index in December - Bath Corner, 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 and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Bath Corner, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Bath Corner, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
Bath Corner, SD

Average visibility in December - Bath Corner, 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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