December weather forecast
Kimball, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Kimball, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and min 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

Temperature

Kimball in December experiences a marked decrease in the average high-temperature, descending from November's frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) to a subzero cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C). During the month of December, the temperature in Kimball generally drops to a low average of 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

Humidity

In Kimball, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Kimball, during December, the rain falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 107.6 rainfall days, and 17.83" (453mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 3.07" (78mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 50.9 snowfall days, and 17.87" (454mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Kimball, is 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 16.9°F (-8.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Kimball, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Kimball, in December, during 3.9 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Kimball, in December, during 9.6 snowfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Kimball, the average day length in December is 8h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Kimball have in December?

In Kimball, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Kimball is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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
Kimball, SD

Average temperature in December - Kimball, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Kimball, SD

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

Average wind speed in December
Kimball, SD

Average wind speed in December - Kimball, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Kimball, SD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (58%).

Average rainfall in December
Kimball, SD

Average rainfall in December - Kimball, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Kimball, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Kimball, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kimball, SD

Average snowfall in December - Kimball, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.07"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kimball, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Kimball, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.6 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kimball, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kimball, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Kimball, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Kimball, SD

Average UV index in December - Kimball, 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 February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Kimball, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Kimball, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December
Kimball, SD

Average visibility in December - Kimball, 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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