December weather forecast
Fairburn, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Fairburn, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 16.5°F (-8.6°C) and 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Temperature

In Fairburn, the month of December is known for its lowest average temperatures, reaching a high of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and a low of 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

Humidity

In Fairburn, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In Fairburn, in December, it is raining for 6.3 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Fairburn, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.4 days and collects up to 20.39" (518mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Fairburn, during December, snow falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.57" (116mm) of snow. In Fairburn, during the entire year, snow falls for 75.1 days and aggregates up to 40.24" (1022mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:26 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

In Fairburn, December is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and a low of 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

How cold is December?

In Fairburn, in December, the average high-temperature is 29.8°F (-1.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 16.5°F (-8.6°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Fairburn?

In Fairburn, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

How many days does it rain in December in Fairburn?

In Fairburn, in December, during 6.3 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Fairburn, in December, during 11.5 snowfall days, 4.57" (116mm) 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 Fairburn?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:26 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Fairburn?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Fairburn, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fairburn, SD

Average temperature in December - Fairburn, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (16.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Fairburn, SD

Average pressure in December - Fairburn, 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 (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fairburn, SD

Average wind speed in December - Fairburn, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Fairburn, SD

Average humidity in December - Fairburn, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (52%).

Average rainfall in December
Fairburn, SD

Average rainfall in December - Fairburn, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Fairburn, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Fairburn, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fairburn, SD

Average snowfall in December - Fairburn, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (7.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fairburn, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Fairburn, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fairburn, 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: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fairburn, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Fairburn, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Fairburn, SD

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Fairburn, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Fairburn, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December
Fairburn, SD

Average visibility in December - Fairburn, 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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