December weather forecast
McIntosh, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in McIntosh, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

McIntosh in December experiences a marked decrease in the average high-temperature, descending from November's icy 41.2°F (5.1°C) to a freezing cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C). Throughout December, an average nighttime temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C) is experienced.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In McIntosh, during the entire year, the rain falls for 101.3 days and collects up to 14.25" (362mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In McIntosh, during December, snow falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of snow. In McIntosh, 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 7:07 am and sunset at 4:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:10 pm MST.

Sunshine

In McIntosh, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. 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: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in McIntosh, is 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 14.4°F (-9.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In McIntosh, South Dakota, in December, during 3.7 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, in McIntosh, it is snowing for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does McIntosh have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:10 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What is the month with 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 reading in December?

In McIntosh, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
McIntosh, SD

Average temperature in December - McIntosh, 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
McIntosh, SD

Average pressure in December - McIntosh, 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
McIntosh, SD

Average wind speed in December - McIntosh, 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
McIntosh, SD

Average humidity in December - McIntosh, 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
McIntosh, SD

Average rainfall in December - McIntosh, 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
McIntosh, SD

Average rainfall days in December - McIntosh, 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
McIntosh, SD

Average snowfall in December - McIntosh, 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
McIntosh, SD

Average snowfall days in December - McIntosh, 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
McIntosh, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - McIntosh, 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
McIntosh, SD

Average sunshine days in December - McIntosh, 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
McIntosh, SD

Average UV index in December - McIntosh, 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
McIntosh, SD

Average cloud cover in December - McIntosh, 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
McIntosh, SD

Average visibility in December - McIntosh, 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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