December weather forecast
Ethan, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ethan, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 16°F (-8.9°C) and an average high of 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Temperature

With the transition into December, Ethan experiences a significant decrease in average high-temperatures, moving down from a frosty 45°F (7.2°C) in November to a subzero cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C). An average temperature of 16°F (-8.9°C) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 93.2 rainfall days, and 11.3" (287mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 35.3 snowfall days, and 7.17" (182mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Ethan, is 28.6°F (-1.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 16°F (-8.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ethan?

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Ethan, during December, the rain falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Ethan in December?

In Ethan, in December, during 7.5 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, 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 1min.

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 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Ethan, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.6°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 (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Ethan, SD

Average pressure in December - Ethan, 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
Ethan, SD

Average wind speed in December - Ethan, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Ethan, SD

Average humidity in December - Ethan, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (63%).

Average rainfall in December
Ethan, SD

Average rainfall in December - Ethan, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Ethan, SD

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ethan, SD

Average snowfall in December - Ethan, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ethan, SD

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ethan, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ethan, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Ethan, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Ethan, SD

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Ethan, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Ethan, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
Ethan, SD

Average visibility in December - Ethan, 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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