December weather forecast
Maurine, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Maurine, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and min 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Temperature

As Maurine welcomes December, the average high-temperature witnesses a distinct drop, moving from a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C) in November to a freezing cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C). The low-temperature average for Maurine during December stands at 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Humidity

In Maurine, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Maurine, in December, during 4 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Maurine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 99.7 days and collects up to 16.06" (408mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Maurine. In Maurine, during December, snow falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of snow. In Maurine, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.3 days and aggregates up to 22.95" (583mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Maurine.
On the first day of December in Maurine, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:18 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Maurine?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and 16.2°F (-8.8°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Maurine?

In Maurine, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Maurine?

In December, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout December, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Maurine?

In Maurine, South Dakota, in December, snow falls for 10.4 days, with typically accumulated 3.31" (84mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Maurine?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Maurine have in December?

In Maurine, the average day length in December is 8h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Maurine?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, in Maurine, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:18 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Maurine have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Maurine?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Maurine?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Maurine, South Dakota, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Maurine, SD

Average temperature in December - Maurine, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Maurine, SD

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Maurine, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and August (10.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Maurine, SD

Average humidity in December - Maurine, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (49%).

Average rainfall in December
Maurine, SD

Average rainfall in December - Maurine, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Maurine, SD

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Maurine, SD

Average snowfall in December - Maurine, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Maurine, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Maurine, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Maurine, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Maurine, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Maurine, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Maurine, SD

Average UV index in December - Maurine, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Maurine, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Maurine, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in December
Maurine, SD

Average visibility in December - Maurine, 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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