December weather forecast
Hammer, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Hammer, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 12.6°F (-10.8°C) and max 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Temperature

In Hammer, the average high-temperature in December drops, from a cold 39.6°F (4.2°C) in November, to a subzero cold 23.5°F (-4.7°C). Hammer's December nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

Humidity

In Hammer, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Hammer, in December, during 3.4 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 107.9 rainfall days, and 20.63" (524mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Hammer, is 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 12.6°F (-10.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Hammer, in December, during 3.4 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Hammer, in December, snow falls for 11.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.29" (109mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December in Hammer, South Dakota, is 8h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Hammer?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hammer have in December?

In Hammer, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Hammer?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Hammer, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Hammer, SD

Average pressure in December - Hammer, SD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hammer, SD

Average wind speed in December - Hammer, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Hammer, SD

Average humidity in December - Hammer, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (65%).

Average rainfall in December
Hammer, SD

Average rainfall in December - Hammer, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Hammer, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Hammer, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hammer, SD

Average snowfall in December - Hammer, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.29"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hammer, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Hammer, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hammer, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hammer, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Hammer, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Hammer, SD

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Hammer, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Hammer, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Hammer, SD

Average visibility in December - Hammer, 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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