December weather forecast
Lakeport, SD

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

The transition from November to December brings a clear temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C) to a subzero cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C). An average temperature of 18°F (-7.8°C) marks the nights in December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Lakeport, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.9 days and collects up to 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Lakeport, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Lakeport?

The high-temperature in Lakeport, South Dakota, during December is 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and the low-temperature is 18°F (-7.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lakeport?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Lakeport?

In Lakeport, during December, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Lakeport?

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

How many days does it snow in December in Lakeport?

In Lakeport, in December, snow falls for 8.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lakeport?

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

How many hours of daylight does Lakeport have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Lakeport?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lakeport?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Lakeport?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Lakeport is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Lakeport, SD

Average temperature in December - Lakeport, 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
Lakeport, SD

Average pressure in December - Lakeport, 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
Lakeport, SD

Average wind speed in December - Lakeport, 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
Lakeport, SD

Average humidity in December - Lakeport, 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
Lakeport, SD

Average rainfall in December - Lakeport, 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
Lakeport, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Lakeport, 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
Lakeport, SD

Average snowfall in December - Lakeport, 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
Lakeport, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Lakeport, 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
Lakeport, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lakeport, 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
Lakeport, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Lakeport, 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
Lakeport, SD

Average UV index in December - Lakeport, 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
Lakeport, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Lakeport, 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
Lakeport, SD

Average visibility in December - Lakeport, 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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