Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December signals a considerable drop in Ipswich's average high-temperature, reducing from an icy 41.7°F (5.4°C) in November to a subzero cold 25°F (-3.9°C). Ipswich reports an average low-temperature of 12.7°F (-10.7°C) during the nights of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 85%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ipswich, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.2 days and collects up to 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ipswich, during December, snow falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 54.8 snowfall days, and 19.13" (486mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Ipswich, 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
Ipswich, 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
Ipswich, 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
Ipswich, 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
Ipswich, 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
Ipswich, 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
Ipswich, 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
Ipswich, 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
Ipswich, 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
Ipswich, 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
Ipswich, 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
Ipswich, 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
Ipswich, 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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