December weather forecast
Dolton, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dolton, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and min 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

Temperature

The transition from November to December brings a clear temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a frosty 43°F (6.1°C) to a subzero cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C). An average low-temperature of 15.4°F (-9.2°C) is noted during the nights in December.

Humidity

In Dolton, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Dolton, during December, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. In Dolton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.3 days and collects up to 22.76" (578mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.1 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Dolton, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and 15.4°F (-9.2°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Dolton, during December, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.1 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Dolton, in December, during 10.1 snowfall days, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Dolton, the average day length in December is 9h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Dolton, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Dolton, SD

Average temperature in December - Dolton, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Dolton, SD

Average pressure in December - Dolton, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dolton, SD

Average wind speed in December - Dolton, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Dolton, SD

Average humidity in December - Dolton, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Dolton, SD

Average rainfall in December - Dolton, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Dolton, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Dolton, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dolton, SD

Average snowfall in December - Dolton, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dolton, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Dolton, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dolton, 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: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dolton, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Dolton, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Dolton, SD

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Dolton, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Dolton, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Dolton, SD

Average visibility in December - Dolton, 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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