December weather forecast
Geddes, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Geddes, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Temperature

December marks a distinct drop in the average high-temperature, descending from November's chilly 46.4°F (8°C) to a freezing cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C). Geddes records an average temperature drop to a still subzero cold 18.3°F (-7.6°C) in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Geddes, in December, it is raining for 3.1 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 104.1 rainfall days, and 14.29" (363mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 32.8 snowfall days, and 8.35" (212mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:47 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Geddes, is 30.4°F (-0.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 18.3°F (-7.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Geddes, in December, during 3.1 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Geddes, during December, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Geddes have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Geddes have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Geddes?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Geddes, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Geddes, SD

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Geddes, SD

Average wind speed in December - Geddes, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Geddes, SD

Average humidity in December - Geddes, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (62%).

Average rainfall in December
Geddes, SD

Average rainfall in December - Geddes, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Geddes, SD

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Geddes, SD

Average snowfall in December - Geddes, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Geddes, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Geddes, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Geddes, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Geddes, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Geddes, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Geddes, SD

Average UV index in December - Geddes, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Geddes, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Geddes, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
Geddes, SD

Average visibility in December - Geddes, 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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