December weather forecast
Faith, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Faith, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and an average low of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Temperature

In Faith, stepping into December signifies a significant temperature decrement, moving down from November's chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C) to a subzero cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C). During December, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 16.2°F (-8.8°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Faith, in December, during 4 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Faith, during the entire year, the rain falls for 99.7 days and collects up to 16.06" (408mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Faith, in December, snow falls for 10.4 days, with typically accumulated 3.31" (84mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.3 snowfall days, and 22.95" (583mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:16 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Faith, the average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, Faith experiences an average high-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and a low-temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Faith, in December, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Faith, in December, during 10.4 snowfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Faith?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:16 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Faith, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What is the month with 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?

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

Average temperature in December - Faith, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Faith, SD

Average pressure in December - Faith, SD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Faith, SD

Average wind speed in December - Faith, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and August (10.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Faith, SD

Average humidity in December - Faith, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (49%).

Average rainfall in December
Faith, SD

Average rainfall in December - Faith, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Faith, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Faith, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Faith, SD

Average snowfall in December - Faith, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Faith, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Faith, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Faith, 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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Faith, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Faith, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Faith, SD

Average UV index in December - Faith, 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
Faith, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Faith, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in December
Faith, SD

Average visibility in December - Faith, 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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