December weather forecast
Farmer, SD

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

A clear reduction in the average high-temperature is witnessed with the onset of December, reducing from a frosty 45°F (7.2°C) in November to a freezing cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C). During the month of December, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 16°F (-8.9°C).

Humidity

In Farmer, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Farmer, in December, it is raining for 2.9 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. 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. In Farmer, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.3 days and aggregates up to 7.17" (182mm) 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 7:45 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:03 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Farmer, 28.6°F (-1.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 16°F (-8.9°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Farmer, South Dakota, in December, during 2.9 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Farmer, in December, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Farmer?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Farmer have in December?

In Farmer, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Farmer, 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
Farmer, SD

Average pressure in December - Farmer, 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
Farmer, SD

Average wind speed in December - Farmer, 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
Farmer, SD

Average humidity in December - Farmer, 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
Farmer, SD

Average rainfall in December - Farmer, 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
Farmer, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Farmer, 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
Farmer, SD

Average snowfall in December - Farmer, 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
Farmer, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Farmer, 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
Farmer, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Farmer, 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
Farmer, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Farmer, 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
Farmer, SD

Average UV index in December - Farmer, 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
Farmer, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Farmer, 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
Farmer, SD

Average visibility in December - Farmer, 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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