December weather forecast
Holmquist, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Holmquist, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 11.5°F (-11.4°C) and max 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Temperature

Holmquist's transition into December marks a considerable drop in the average high-temperature, moving down from a cold 38.8°F (3.8°C) in November to a freezing cold 23.2°F (-4.9°C). An average nighttime temperature of 11.5°F (-11.4°C) is recorded during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.1 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Holmquist, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.9 days and collects up to 22.09" (561mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 14.6 days and accumulates 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Holmquist in December?

During December, Holmquist experiences an average high-temperature of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and a low-temperature of 11.5°F (-11.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Holmquist, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Holmquist, in December, during 4.1 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 14.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Holmquist, during December, snow falls for 14.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 48min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Holmquist, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Holmquist, SD

Average temperature in December - Holmquist, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5°F).

Average pressure in December
Holmquist, SD

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Holmquist, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Holmquist, SD

Average humidity in December - Holmquist, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Holmquist, SD

Average rainfall in December - Holmquist, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Holmquist, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Holmquist, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Holmquist, SD

Average snowfall in December - Holmquist, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.53"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Holmquist, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Holmquist, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Holmquist, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Holmquist, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Holmquist, SD

Average UV index in December - Holmquist, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Holmquist, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Holmquist, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Holmquist, SD

Average visibility in December - Holmquist, SD
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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