December weather forecast
Mission Hill, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Mission Hill, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and min 18°F (-7.8°C).

Temperature

As December arrives, Mission Hill's weather displays a notable decrease in high-temperatures, falling from November's frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C) to a subzero cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C). During December, Mission Hill experiences a consistent low-temperature average of 18°F (-7.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117.9 rainfall days, and 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.1 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Mission Hill, in December, the average high-temperature is 29.8°F (-1.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 18°F (-7.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Mission Hill, during December, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Mission Hill?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.1 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Mission Hill, in December, snow falls for 8.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Mission Hill, South Dakota, is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Mission Hill, the average day length in December is 9h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Mission Hill, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Mission Hill, SD

Average temperature in December - Mission Hill, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Mission Hill, SD

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mission Hill, SD

Average wind speed in December - Mission Hill, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Mission Hill, SD

Average humidity in December - Mission Hill, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

Average rainfall in December
Mission Hill, SD

Average rainfall in December - Mission Hill, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Mission Hill, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Mission Hill, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mission Hill, SD

Average snowfall in December - Mission Hill, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mission Hill, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Mission Hill, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mission Hill, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mission Hill, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mission Hill, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Mission Hill, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Mission Hill, SD

Average UV index in December - Mission Hill, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Mission Hill, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Mission Hill, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Mission Hill, SD

Average visibility in December - Mission Hill, 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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