December weather forecast
Denby, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Denby, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and max 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and a low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C), December stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Denby, in December, during 2.5 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 86.7 rainfall days, and 13.66" (347mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Denby, in December, snow falls for 8.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.9" (99mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Denby, there are 47.4 snowfall days, and 22.72" (577mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of December, in Denby, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:24 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.7h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

In Denby, the average lowest temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and a low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

How cold is it in December?

In Denby, 32.4°F (0.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 18.7°F (-7.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Denby, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Denby, during December, the rain falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Denby, in December, during 8.2 snowfall days, 3.9" (99mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Denby?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Denby have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:24 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Denby, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Denby, SD

Average temperature in December - Denby, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.7°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 (18.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Denby, SD

Average pressure in December - Denby, SD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Denby, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Denby, SD

Average humidity in December - Denby, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (48%).

Average rainfall in December
Denby, SD

Average rainfall in December - Denby, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Denby, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Denby, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Denby, SD

Average snowfall in December - Denby, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.9"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Denby, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Denby, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Denby, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

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 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Denby, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Denby, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Denby, SD

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Denby, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Denby, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Denby, SD

Average visibility in December - Denby, 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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