December weather forecast
Mud Butte, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mud Butte, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16.2°F (-8.8°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

As Mud Butte, South Dakota, welcomes December, the average high-temperature witnesses a distinct drop, moving from a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) in November to a freezing cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C). Mud Butte, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Mud Butte, in December, during 4 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 99.7 rainfall days, and 16.06" (408mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, in Mud Butte, it is snowing for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mud Butte, there are 58.3 snowfall days, and 22.95" (583mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Mud Butte is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of December, in Mud Butte, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:20 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Mud Butte. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Mud Butte?

Mud Butte in December has an average high-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mud Butte?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Mud Butte?

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

How much does it snow in Mud Butte in December?

In Mud Butte, 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 Mud Butte?

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Mud Butte.

How many hours of daylight does Mud Butte have in December?

The average day length in December in Mud Butte, South Dakota, is 8h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Mud Butte?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:20 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mud Butte?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Mud Butte?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Mud Butte?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Mud Butte, South Dakota, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mud Butte, SD

Average temperature in December - Mud Butte, 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
Mud Butte, SD

Average pressure in December - Mud Butte, 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
Mud Butte, SD

Average wind speed in December - Mud Butte, 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
Mud Butte, SD

Average humidity in December - Mud Butte, 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
Mud Butte, SD

Average rainfall in December - Mud Butte, 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
Mud Butte, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Mud Butte, 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
Mud Butte, SD

Average snowfall in December - Mud Butte, 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
Mud Butte, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Mud Butte, 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
Mud Butte, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mud Butte, 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
Mud Butte, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Mud Butte, 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
Mud Butte, SD

Average UV index in December - Mud Butte, 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
Mud Butte, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Mud Butte, 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
Mud Butte, SD

Average visibility in December - Mud Butte, 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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