December weather forecast
Hazel, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hazel, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 12.4°F (-10.9°C) and 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

Temperature

December's onset is marked by a clear temperature decrease, falling from a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C) in November to a subzero cold 23.7°F (-4.6°C). During December, Hazel sees a mean low-temperature of 12.4°F (-10.9°C).

Humidity

In Hazel, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In Hazel, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 112.3 rainfall days, and 18.78" (477mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 3.74" (95mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Hazel are 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and 12.4°F (-10.9°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Hazel, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Hazel, during December, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 3.74" (95mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Hazel, in December, during 13 snowfall days, 3.74" (95mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Hazel have in December?

In Hazel, the average day length in December is 8h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Hazel, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Hazel, SD

Average temperature in December - Hazel, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Hazel, SD

Average pressure in December - Hazel, 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
Hazel, SD

Average wind speed in December - Hazel, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Hazel, SD

Average humidity in December - Hazel, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Hazel, SD

Average rainfall in December - Hazel, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Hazel, SD

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hazel, SD

Average snowfall in December - Hazel, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.74"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hazel, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Hazel, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hazel, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hazel, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Hazel, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Hazel, SD

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Hazel, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Hazel, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Hazel, SD

Average visibility in December - Hazel, 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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