December weather forecast
Creighton, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Creighton, South Dakota, 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

Witnessing a clear drop in December, the average high-temperature declines from November's chilly 46.4°F (8°C) to a subzero cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C). The low-temperature average for Creighton during December stands at 18°F (-7.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Creighton, in December, it is raining for 2.7 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Creighton, there are 95.3 rainfall days, and 13.74" (349mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:20 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Creighton, the average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is 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 average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Creighton in December has an average high-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 18°F (-7.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Creighton, in December, it is raining for 2.7 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Creighton, in December, snow falls for 6.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Creighton have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:20 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Creighton?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Creighton?

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 December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Creighton, SD

Average temperature in December - Creighton, 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
Creighton, SD

Average pressure in December - Creighton, 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
Creighton, SD

Average wind speed in December - Creighton, 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
Creighton, SD

Average humidity in December - Creighton, 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
Creighton, SD

Average rainfall in December - Creighton, 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
Creighton, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Creighton, 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
Creighton, SD

Average snowfall in December - Creighton, 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
Creighton, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Creighton, 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
Creighton, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Creighton, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • 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
Creighton, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Creighton, 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
Creighton, SD

Average UV index in December - Creighton, 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
Creighton, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Creighton, 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
Creighton, SD

Average visibility in December - Creighton, 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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