Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The beginning of December marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cold 42.1°F (5.6°C) in November to a freezing cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C). During the nights in December, Ludlow experiences a consistent average temperature of 16°F (-8.9°C).Humidity
In Ludlow, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
In Ludlow, in December, it is raining for 3.8 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 103.8 rainfall days, and 14.88" (378mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 2.76" (70mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 62.2 snowfall days, and 22.95" (583mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:19 pm MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.UV index
February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Ludlow. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Average temperature in December
Ludlow, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 27.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 16°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Ludlow, SD
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Ludlow, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 11.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and October (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Ludlow, SD
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).
Average rainfall in December
Ludlow, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.51").
Average rainfall days in December
Ludlow, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ludlow, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 2.76"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ludlow, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ludlow, 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: 5h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ludlow, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Ludlow, SD
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Ludlow, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).
Average visibility in December
Ludlow, 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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