December weather forecast
Lemmon, SD

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Weather in December

December marks the advent of the festive winter season in Lemmon. Compared to November, the drop in temperatures is significant, with an average high and low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and 14.4°F (-9.8°C), respectively. The city experiences an accumulation of snow for about half the month’s duration, setting up a quintessential winter landscape. The ubiquitous snowfall turns Lemmon into a classic winter wonderland, marking an end of the year exactly as it began.

Temperature

A notable decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, falling from a cold 41.2°F (5.1°C) in November to a freezing cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C). Lemmon's nighttime temperature in December drops to an average of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Lemmon, in December, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 101.3 rainfall days, and 14.25" (362mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Lemmon, during December, snow falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of snow. In Lemmon, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.8 days and aggregates up to 21.42" (544mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:05 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:13 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Lemmon, 25.9°F (-3.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 14.4°F (-9.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lemmon?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Lemmon, during December, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Lemmon, in December, during 12.5 snowfall days, 2.52" (64mm) 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 8h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Lemmon have in December?

In Lemmon, the average day length in December is 8h and 43min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:13 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Lemmon, SD

Average temperature in December - Lemmon, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Lemmon, SD

Average pressure in December - Lemmon, SD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lemmon, SD

Average wind speed in December - Lemmon, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Lemmon, SD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (51%).

Average rainfall in December
Lemmon, SD

Average rainfall in December - Lemmon, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Lemmon, SD

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lemmon, SD

Average snowfall in December - Lemmon, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lemmon, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Lemmon, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lemmon, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lemmon, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Lemmon, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Lemmon, SD

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Lemmon, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Lemmon, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December
Lemmon, SD

Average visibility in December - Lemmon, 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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