December weather forecast
Gregory, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Gregory, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

In Gregory, the average high-temperature in December significantly decreases from a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C) in November to a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). During the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C) is observed.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Gregory, South Dakota, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 103.9 rainfall days, and 16.85" (428mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Gregory, is 31.1°F (-0.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 18.3°F (-7.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Gregory, in December, during 3.5 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, in Gregory, it is snowing for 8 days. Throughout December, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is 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 Gregory, the average day length in December is 9h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, in Gregory, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Gregory have in December?

In Gregory, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Gregory, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in December
Gregory, SD

Average temperature in December - Gregory, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Gregory, SD

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

Average wind speed in December
Gregory, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Gregory, SD

Average humidity in December - Gregory, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (57%).

Average rainfall in December
Gregory, SD

Average rainfall in December - Gregory, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Gregory, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Gregory, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gregory, SD

Average snowfall in December - Gregory, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gregory, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Gregory, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gregory, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Gregory, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Gregory, SD

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Gregory, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Gregory, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December
Gregory, SD

Average visibility in December - Gregory, 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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