December weather forecast
Irene, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Irene, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and an average low of 18°F (-7.8°C).

Temperature

A distinct shift in the average high-temperature is signaled in December, moving down from a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to a subzero cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C). Irene's December nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 18°F (-7.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Irene, in December, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Irene, there are 117.9 rainfall days, and 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.1 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, in Irene, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Irene, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Irene, South Dakota, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. 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.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Irene in December?

The high-temperature during December is 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and the low-temperature is 18°F (-7.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Irene?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Irene?

In December, in Irene, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Irene?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Irene, South Dakota. Snow falls for 8.1 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Irene?

In December, in Irene, South Dakota, it is snowing for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Irene?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Irene.

What is the average length of the day in December in Irene?

In Irene, South Dakota, the average day length in December is 9h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Irene?

On the first day of December in Irene, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Irene have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Irene is 4.7h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Irene?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Irene, South Dakota, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents 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
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Irene, SD

Average temperature in December - Irene, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Irene, SD

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Irene, SD

Average wind speed in December - Irene, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Irene, SD

Average humidity in December - Irene, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

Average rainfall in December
Irene, SD

Average rainfall in December - Irene, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Irene, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Irene, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Irene, SD

Average snowfall in December - Irene, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Irene, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Irene, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Irene, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Irene, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Irene, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Irene, SD

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Irene, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Irene, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Irene, SD

Average visibility in December - Irene, SD
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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