December weather forecast
Bristol, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bristol, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 11.5°F (-11.4°C) and 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a noticeable temperature drop, falling from a wintry 38.8°F (3.8°C) in November to a freezing cold 23.2°F (-4.9°C). Throughout December, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 11.5°F (-11.4°C).

Humidity

In Bristol, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In Bristol, during December, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. In Bristol, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.9 days and collects up to 22.09" (561mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 14.6 days and accumulates 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Bristol is 3.6h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Bristol, is 23.2°F (-4.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 11.5°F (-11.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Bristol, in December, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 14.6 days and accumulates 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 14.6 days. Throughout December, 4.53" (115mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Bristol have in December?

In Bristol, the average day length in December is 8h and 48min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bristol have in December?

In Bristol, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Bristol, SD

Average temperature in December - Bristol, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5°F).

Average pressure in December
Bristol, SD

Average pressure in December - Bristol, 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
Bristol, SD

Average wind speed in December - Bristol, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Bristol, SD

Average humidity in December - Bristol, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Bristol, SD

Average rainfall in December - Bristol, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Bristol, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Bristol, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bristol, SD

Average snowfall in December - Bristol, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.53"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bristol, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Bristol, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bristol, 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: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bristol, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Bristol, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Bristol, SD

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

Average cloud cover in December
Bristol, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Bristol, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Bristol, SD

Average visibility in December - Bristol, SD
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).

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