December weather forecast
Delmont, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Delmont, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 17.1°F (-8.3°C) and an average high of 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Temperature

With the transition into December, Delmont experiences a significant decrease in average high-temperatures, moving down from a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C) in November to a subzero cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average 17.1°F (-8.3°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Delmont, during December, the rain falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. In Delmont, during the entire year, the rain falls for 106.8 days and collects up to 19.29" (490mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 7.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, in Delmont, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Delmont are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Delmont, records 29.5°F (-1.4°C), while the low-temperature is 17.1°F (-8.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall in Delmont is December, when snow falls for 7.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Delmont, during December, snow falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Delmont 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 9h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Delmont, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Delmont, SD

Average temperature in December - Delmont, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Delmont, SD

Average pressure in December - Delmont, SD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Delmont, SD

Average wind speed in December - Delmont, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Delmont, SD

Average humidity in December - Delmont, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (63%).

Average rainfall in December
Delmont, SD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Delmont, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Delmont, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Delmont, SD

Average snowfall in December - Delmont, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Delmont, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Delmont, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Delmont, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Delmont, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Delmont, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Delmont, SD

Average UV index in December - Delmont, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Delmont, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Delmont, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
Delmont, SD

Average visibility in December - Delmont, 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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