December weather forecast
Java, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Java, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

Witnessing a clear drop in December, the average high-temperature declines from November's wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C) to a freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C). Java's temperature drops to an average low of 14.4°F (-9.8°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Java, during December, the rain falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 89.4 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Java, in December, during 9.5 snowfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 49.4 snowfall days, and 19.09" (485mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 8:00 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in Java, the average high-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 14.4°F (-9.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Java?

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Java, in December, during 2.7 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Java, in December, snow falls for 9.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.39" (86mm) 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 December, the average day length is 8h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Java have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Java, South Dakota, is 4.5h.

When is 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 reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Java, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

Average pressure in December
Java, SD

Average pressure in December - Java, 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 (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Java, SD

Average wind speed in December - Java, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Java, SD

Average humidity in December - Java, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).

Average rainfall in December
Java, SD

Average rainfall in December - Java, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Java, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Java, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Java, SD

Average snowfall in December - Java, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Java, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Java, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Java, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Java, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Java, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Java, SD

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Java, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Java, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Java, SD

Average visibility in December - Java, 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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