December weather forecast
Belvidere, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Belvidere, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18°F (-7.8°C) and an average high of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a clear drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 46.4°F (8°C) to a subzero cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C). December nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 18°F (-7.8°C).

Humidity

In Belvidere, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Belvidere, during December, the rain falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. In Belvidere, during the entire year, the rain falls for 95.3 days and collects up to 13.74" (349mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 6.9 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated. In Belvidere, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.8 days and aggregates up to 16.1" (409mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Belvidere.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:17 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.3h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and 18°F (-7.8°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 2.7 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.9 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:17 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Belvidere, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Belvidere, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Belvidere, SD

Average temperature in December - Belvidere, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Belvidere, SD

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Belvidere, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Belvidere, SD

Average humidity in December - Belvidere, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (47%).

Average rainfall in December
Belvidere, SD

Average rainfall in December - Belvidere, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Belvidere, SD

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Belvidere, SD

Average snowfall in December - Belvidere, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Belvidere, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Belvidere, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Belvidere, 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: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Belvidere, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Belvidere, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (14.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Belvidere, SD

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Belvidere, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Belvidere, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in December
Belvidere, SD

Average visibility in December - Belvidere, 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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