December weather forecast
Bullhead, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bullhead, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and an average high of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Bullhead experiences a distinct temperature drop, with the average high-temperature reducing from November's cold 41.5°F (5.3°C) to a subzero cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C). Bullhead's average low-temperature is measured at a still freezing cold 14.4°F (-9.8°C) during December.

Humidity

In Bullhead, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Bullhead, South Dakota, in December, during 2.7 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 89.4 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 49.4 snowfall days, and 19.09" (485mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:10 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and a low-temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Bullhead, in December, it is raining for 2.7 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Bullhead?

In Bullhead, in December, snow falls for 9.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.39" (86mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Bullhead?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:10 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bullhead have in December?

In Bullhead, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January 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 Bullhead?

In Bullhead, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Bullhead, SD

Average temperature in December - Bullhead, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

Average pressure in December
Bullhead, SD

Average pressure in December - Bullhead, 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 (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Bullhead, SD

Average wind speed in December - Bullhead, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Bullhead, SD

Average humidity in December - Bullhead, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).

Average rainfall in December
Bullhead, SD

Average rainfall in December - Bullhead, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Bullhead, SD

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bullhead, SD

Average snowfall in December - Bullhead, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bullhead, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Bullhead, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bullhead, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bullhead, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Bullhead, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Bullhead, SD

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Bullhead, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Bullhead, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Bullhead, SD

Average visibility in December - Bullhead, 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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