December weather forecast
Bridgewater, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bridgewater, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

Temperature

Bridgewater sees a considerable decrease in average high-temperatures during December, falling from a chilly 43°F (6.1°C) in November to a freezing cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C). December is noted for a mean low-temperature of 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Bridgewater is 85%.

Rainfall

In Bridgewater, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bridgewater, there are 118.3 rainfall days, and 22.76" (578mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.1 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Bridgewater, 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 vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and the low-temperature is 15.4°F (-9.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December in Bridgewater?

In Bridgewater, during December, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.1 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Bridgewater, in December, snow falls for 10.1 days, with typically accumulated 4.21" (107mm) 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 Bridgewater, the average day length in December is 9h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Bridgewater?

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 Bridgewater, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Bridgewater, SD

Average temperature in December - Bridgewater, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.4°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 (9.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Bridgewater, SD

Average pressure in December - Bridgewater, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Bridgewater, SD

Average wind speed in December - Bridgewater, 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 (8.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Bridgewater, SD

Average humidity in December - Bridgewater, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Bridgewater, SD

Average rainfall in December - Bridgewater, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Bridgewater, SD

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bridgewater, SD

Average snowfall in December - Bridgewater, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bridgewater, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Bridgewater, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bridgewater, 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
Bridgewater, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Bridgewater, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Bridgewater, SD

Average UV index in December - Bridgewater, 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
Bridgewater, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Bridgewater, 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
Bridgewater, SD

Average visibility in December - Bridgewater, 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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