December weather forecast
Mahto, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mahto, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and an average high of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

A clear decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, decreasing from a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C) in November to a freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C). During December, the average low-temperature in Mahto, South Dakota, is 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Mahto, in December, it is raining for 2.7 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Mahto, during the entire year, the rain falls for 89.4 days and collects up to 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Mahto, South Dakota, are January through May, October through December. In December, in Mahto, it is snowing for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mahto, South Dakota, there are 49.4 snowfall days, and 19.09" (485mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Mahto is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 3:59 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:08 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Mahto is 4.5h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Mahto in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Mahto, is 25.7°F (-3.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 14.4°F (-9.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mahto?

In Mahto, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How much does it rain in Mahto in December?

In Mahto, South Dakota, in December, during 2.7 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Mahto in December?

In Mahto, South Dakota, during December, snow falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mahto?

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

How many hours of daylight does Mahto have in December?

In December, the average day length in Mahto, South Dakota, is 8h and 45min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Mahto?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 3:59 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mahto, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:08 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mahto?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Mahto, South Dakota, is 4.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Mahto?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Mahto.

How high is the UV index in December in Mahto?

In Mahto, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mahto, SD

Average temperature in December - Mahto, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

Average pressure in December
Mahto, SD

Average pressure in December - Mahto, SD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

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

Average wind speed in December
Mahto, SD

Average wind speed in December - Mahto, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Mahto, SD

Average humidity in December - Mahto, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).

Average rainfall in December
Mahto, SD

Average rainfall in December - Mahto, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Mahto, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Mahto, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mahto, SD

Average snowfall in December - Mahto, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mahto, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Mahto, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mahto, 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 3min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mahto, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Mahto, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Mahto, SD

Average UV index in December - Mahto, 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 January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Mahto, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Mahto, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Mahto, SD

Average visibility in December - Mahto, 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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