December weather forecast
Owanka, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Owanka, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.5°F (0.3°C) and min 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Temperature

December tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and a low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Owanka, in December, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 118.8 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is accumulated. In Owanka, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.4 days and aggregates up to 24.41" (620mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of December, in Owanka, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:22 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Owanka, the average sunshine in December is 6h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Owanka reaches its average lowest temperatures in December, measuring 32.5°F (0.3°C) at the peak and 18.7°F (-7.4°C) at the lowest.

How cold is it in December?

Owanka in December has an average high-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Owanka, in December, during 4.8 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Owanka, the average day length in December is 8h and 57min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:22 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Owanka, SD

Average temperature in December - Owanka, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Owanka, SD

Average pressure in December - Owanka, 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
Owanka, SD

Average wind speed in December - Owanka, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Owanka, SD

Average humidity in December - Owanka, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (50%).

Average rainfall in December
Owanka, SD

Average rainfall in December - Owanka, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Owanka, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Owanka, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Owanka, SD

Average snowfall in December - Owanka, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.64"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Owanka, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Owanka, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Owanka, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Owanka, 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: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Owanka, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Owanka, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Owanka, SD

Average UV index in December - Owanka, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Owanka, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Owanka, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Owanka, SD

Average visibility in December - Owanka, 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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