December weather forecast
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Colonial Pine Hills, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Temperature

December brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and an average low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In Colonial Pine Hills, during December, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 118.8 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Colonial Pine Hills, in December, during 8.1 snowfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Colonial Pine Hills, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.4 days and aggregates up to 24.41" (620mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:25 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Colonial Pine Hills. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

December is the coldest month of the year in Colonial Pine Hills, registering average temperatures as high as 32.5°F (0.3°C) and as low as 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

How cold is it in December?

Colonial Pine Hills in December has an average high-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Colonial Pine Hills, during December, snow falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Colonial Pine Hills is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:25 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Colonial Pine Hills, the average sunshine duration in December is 6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

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 threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average temperature in December - Colonial Pine Hills, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average pressure in December - Colonial Pine Hills, SD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average wind speed in December - Colonial Pine Hills, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average humidity in December - Colonial Pine Hills, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (50%).

Average rainfall in December
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average rainfall in December - Colonial Pine Hills, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Colonial Pine Hills, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average snowfall in December - Colonial Pine Hills, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.64"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Colonial Pine Hills, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Colonial Pine Hills, 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: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Colonial Pine Hills, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average UV index in December - Colonial Pine Hills, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Colonial Pine Hills, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average visibility in December - Colonial Pine Hills, 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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