December weather forecast
Meadow, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Meadow, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and min 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

Temperature

As December sets, the average high-temperature displays a significant decrease, moving down from a wintry 41.2°F (5.1°C) in November to a subzero cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C). December brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C) in Meadow.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Meadow, in December, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Meadow, there are 101.3 rainfall days, and 14.25" (362mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Meadow. In Meadow, during December, snow falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Meadow, there are 65.8 snowfall days, and 21.42" (544mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:15 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Meadow, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Meadow?

The high-temperature in Meadow, South Dakota, during December is 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and the low-temperature is 14.4°F (-9.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), 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 in Meadow?

The average relative humidity in December in Meadow is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Meadow?

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

How many days does it snow in December in Meadow?

In Meadow, in December, snow falls for 12.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.52" (64mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Meadow?

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

How many hours of daylight does Meadow have in December?

The average day length in December in Meadow, South Dakota, is 8h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Meadow?

On the first day of December in Meadow, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:15 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Meadow have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Meadow, South Dakota, is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Meadow?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Meadow?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Meadow is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Meadow, SD

Average temperature in December - Meadow, 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
Meadow, SD

Average pressure in December - Meadow, 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
Meadow, SD

Average wind speed in December - Meadow, 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
Meadow, SD

Average humidity in December - Meadow, 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
Meadow, SD

Average rainfall in December - Meadow, 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
Meadow, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Meadow, 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
Meadow, SD

Average snowfall in December - Meadow, 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
Meadow, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Meadow, 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
Meadow, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Meadow, 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: 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
Meadow, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Meadow, 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
Meadow, SD

Average UV index in December - Meadow, 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
Meadow, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Meadow, 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
Meadow, SD

Average visibility in December - Meadow, 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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