Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
A clear decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, decreasing from a frosty 43°F (6.1°C) in November to a freezing cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C). Monroe sees an average low-temperature of 15.4°F (-9.2°C) during December.Humidity
In Monroe, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 118.3 rainfall days, and 22.76" (578mm) 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 10.1 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Monroe, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 27.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 15.4°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 (9.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Monroe, 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 (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Monroe, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Monroe, SD
- Average humidity in December: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).
Average rainfall in December
Monroe, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.63").
Average rainfall days in December
Monroe, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Monroe, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 4.21"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Monroe, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Monroe, SD
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Monroe, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Monroe, SD
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Monroe, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Monroe, 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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