December weather forecast
Glencross, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Glencross, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and an average low of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

Temperature

As Glencross steps into December, the average high-temperature decreases significantly from the a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C) of November to a freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature records at 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 2.7 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 89.4 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Glencross, during December, snow falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of snow. In Glencross, South Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.4 days and aggregates up to 19.09" (485mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:10 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and 14.4°F (-9.8°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air 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?

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Glencross, in December, it is raining for 2.7 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Glencross have in December?

The average day length in December in Glencross is 8h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:10 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Glencross have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Glencross, South Dakota, is 4.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Glencross?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Glencross, SD

Average temperature in December - Glencross, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

Average pressure in December
Glencross, SD

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

Average wind speed in December
Glencross, SD

Average wind speed in December - Glencross, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Glencross, SD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).

Average rainfall in December
Glencross, SD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Glencross, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Glencross, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Glencross, SD

Average snowfall in December - Glencross, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Glencross, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Glencross, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Glencross, 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: 4h and 3min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Glencross, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Glencross, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Glencross, SD

Average UV index in December - Glencross, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Glencross, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Glencross, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Glencross, SD

Average visibility in December - Glencross, SD
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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