December weather forecast
Duxbury, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Duxbury, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 12.7°F (-10.7°C) and 25°F (-3.9°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of December, Duxbury's average high-temperature experiences a significant decrease, moving from a wintry 41.7°F (5.4°C) in November to a freezing cold 25°F (-3.9°C). In December, the average low-temperature records at a frigid cold 12.7°F (-10.7°C) during the nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Duxbury, South Dakota, in December, during 3.1 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Duxbury, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.2 days and collects up to 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Duxbury, in December, snow falls for 11.4 days, with typically accumulated 3.43" (87mm) of snow. In Duxbury, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.8 days and aggregates up to 19.13" (486mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Duxbury.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Duxbury, South Dakota, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Duxbury is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Duxbury?

The high-temperature, in December, in Duxbury, records 25°F (-3.9°C), while the low-temperature is 12.7°F (-10.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Duxbury?

The average relative humidity in December in Duxbury is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December in Duxbury?

In Duxbury, in December, during 3.1 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Duxbury in December?

In December, in Duxbury, South Dakota, it is snowing for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 3.43" (87mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Duxbury?

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Duxbury have in December?

In December, the average day length in Duxbury is 8h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Duxbury?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, in Duxbury, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Duxbury?

In Duxbury, South Dakota, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Duxbury?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Duxbury, South Dakota, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Duxbury, SD

Average temperature in December - Duxbury, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 25°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.7°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 (6.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Duxbury, SD

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Duxbury, SD

Average wind speed in December - Duxbury, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Duxbury, SD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (60%).

Average rainfall in December
Duxbury, SD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Duxbury, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Duxbury, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Duxbury, SD

Average snowfall in December - Duxbury, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Duxbury, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Duxbury, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Duxbury, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Duxbury, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Duxbury, SD

Average UV index in December - Duxbury, 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 and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Duxbury, SD

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
Duxbury, SD

Average visibility in December - Duxbury, 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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