December weather forecast
North Spearfish, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in North Spearfish, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

Temperature

North Spearfish notes the coldest temperatures in December, with a high average of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and a low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In North Spearfish, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. In North Spearfish, during the entire year, the rain falls for 99.6 days and collects up to 15.63" (397mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In North Spearfish, in December, snow falls for 9 days, with typically accumulated 4.09" (104mm) of snow. In North Spearfish, during the entire year, snow falls for 56.8 days and aggregates up to 36.3" (922mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:25 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.8h.

UV index

January, February, April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in North Spearfish?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and a low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C), December stands out as the coldest month.

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and 18.5°F (-7.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In North Spearfish, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In North Spearfish, in December, snow falls for 9 days, with typically accumulated 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does North Spearfish have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 54min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:25 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does North Spearfish have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in North Spearfish?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
North Spearfish, SD

Average temperature in December - North Spearfish, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (16.2°F).

Average pressure in December
North Spearfish, SD

Average pressure in December - North Spearfish, SD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
North Spearfish, SD

Average wind speed in December - North Spearfish, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8mph).

Average humidity in December
North Spearfish, SD

Average humidity in December - North Spearfish, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (49%).

Average rainfall in December
North Spearfish, SD

Average rainfall in December - North Spearfish, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
North Spearfish, SD

Average rainfall days in December - North Spearfish, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
North Spearfish, SD

Average snowfall in December - North Spearfish, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (7.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
North Spearfish, SD

Average snowfall days in December - North Spearfish, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
North Spearfish, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - North Spearfish, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
North Spearfish, SD

Average sunshine days in December - North Spearfish, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
North Spearfish, SD

Average UV index in December - North Spearfish, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, April, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
North Spearfish, SD

Average cloud cover in December - North Spearfish, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
North Spearfish, SD

Average visibility in December - North Spearfish, 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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