December weather forecast
Huffton, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Huffton, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 12.7°F (-10.7°C) and 25°F (-3.9°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Huffton's weather experiences a distinct temperature drop, moving from a wintry 41.7°F (5.4°C) in November to a freezing cold 25°F (-3.9°C). Huffton, during December nights, observes an average temperature of 12.7°F (-10.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Huffton, during December, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 97.2 rainfall days, and 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Huffton, during December, snow falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of snow. In Huffton, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.8 days and aggregates up to 19.13" (486mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

UV index

In Huffton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Huffton, records 25°F (-3.9°C), while the low-temperature is 12.7°F (-10.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Huffton, in December, it is raining for 3.1 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Huffton, in December, snow falls for 11.4 days, with typically accumulated 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Huffton, the average day length in December is 8h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Huffton have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.3h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Huffton, SD

Average temperature in December - Huffton, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 25°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Huffton, SD

Average pressure in December - Huffton, 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
Huffton, SD

Average wind speed in December - Huffton, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Huffton, SD

Average humidity in December - Huffton, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (60%).

Average rainfall in December
Huffton, SD

Average rainfall in December - Huffton, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Huffton, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Huffton, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Huffton, SD

Average snowfall in December - Huffton, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Huffton, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Huffton, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Huffton, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Huffton, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Huffton, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Huffton, SD

Average UV index in December - Huffton, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Huffton, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Huffton, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
Huffton, SD

Average visibility in December - Huffton, 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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