December weather forecast
Jefferson, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Jefferson, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Temperature

Jefferson sees a considerable decrease in average high-temperatures during December, falling from a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to a subzero cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C). Jefferson observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C) during the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Jefferson, during December, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation. In Jefferson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122 days and collects up to 21.61" (549mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Jefferson, South Dakota, in December, snow falls for 8.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.56" (65mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38 snowfall days, and 13.23" (336mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Jefferson in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Jefferson, is 30.7°F (-0.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 18.7°F (-7.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Jefferson?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Jefferson, during December, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Jefferson, during December, snow falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Jefferson have in December?

In Jefferson, the average day length in December is 9h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Jefferson have in December?

In Jefferson, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Jefferson, SD

Average temperature in December - Jefferson, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.7°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 (13.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Jefferson, SD

Average pressure in December - Jefferson, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Jefferson, SD

Average wind speed in December - Jefferson, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Jefferson, SD

Average humidity in December - Jefferson, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

Average rainfall in December
Jefferson, SD

Average rainfall in December - Jefferson, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Jefferson, SD

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Jefferson, SD

Average snowfall in December - Jefferson, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.56"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Jefferson, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Jefferson, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Jefferson, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Jefferson, SD

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Jefferson, SD

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Jefferson, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Jefferson, 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 26).

Average visibility in December
Jefferson, SD

Average visibility in December - Jefferson, 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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