December weather forecast
Lodgepole, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lodgepole, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and min 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

Temperature

Lodgepole's weather in December is characterized by a distinct drop in the average high-temperature, reducing from an icy 41.2°F (5.1°C) in November to a freezing cold 26.2°F (-3.2°C). During December, Lodgepole observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Lodgepole, in December, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lodgepole, South Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.8 days and collects up to 15.2" (386mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, October through December. In Lodgepole, in December, during 12.5 snowfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lodgepole, during the entire year, snow falls for 67.2 days and aggregates up to 24.69" (627mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:16 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Lodgepole, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

In Lodgepole, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Lodgepole, is 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 14.4°F (-9.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Lodgepole, during December, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Lodgepole have in December?

In Lodgepole, the average day length in December is 8h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:16 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from 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
Lodgepole, SD

Average temperature in December - Lodgepole, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.2°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 (25.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).

Average pressure in December
Lodgepole, SD

Average pressure in December - Lodgepole, 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
Lodgepole, SD

Average wind speed in December - Lodgepole, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and October (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Lodgepole, SD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (50%).

Average rainfall in December
Lodgepole, SD

Average rainfall in December - Lodgepole, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.48").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Lodgepole, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Lodgepole, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lodgepole, SD

Average snowfall in December - Lodgepole, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lodgepole, SD

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lodgepole, 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 July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lodgepole, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Lodgepole, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Lodgepole, SD

Average UV index in December - Lodgepole, 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 November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Lodgepole, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Lodgepole, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

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
Lodgepole, SD

Average visibility in December - Lodgepole, 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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