December weather forecast
Prairie Wood Village Addition, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Prairie Wood Village Addition, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25°F (-3.9°C) and an average low of 12.7°F (-10.7°C).

Temperature

The start of December is characterized by a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 41.7°F (5.4°C) in November to a freezing cold 25°F (-3.9°C). During December, Prairie Wood Village Addition experiences an average low-temperature of 12.7°F (-10.7°C) at night.

Humidity

In Prairie Wood Village Addition, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Prairie Wood Village Addition, in December, it is raining for 3.1 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 97.2 rainfall days, and 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Prairie Wood Village Addition, in December, during 11.4 snowfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Prairie Wood Village Addition, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.8 days and aggregates up to 19.13" (486mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

UV index

In Prairie Wood Village Addition, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Prairie Wood Village Addition, records 25°F (-3.9°C), while the low-temperature is 12.7°F (-10.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Prairie Wood Village Addition, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Prairie Wood Village Addition, in December, during 3.1 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Prairie Wood Village Addition, during December, snow falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Prairie Wood Village Addition have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Prairie Wood Village Addition?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Prairie Wood Village Addition have in December?

In Prairie Wood Village Addition, South Dakota, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Prairie Wood Village Addition, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Prairie Wood Village Addition, SD

Average temperature in December - Prairie Wood Village Addition, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 25°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.7°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 (6.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Prairie Wood Village Addition, SD

Average pressure in December - Prairie Wood Village Addition, SD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Prairie Wood Village Addition, SD

Average wind speed in December - Prairie Wood Village Addition, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Prairie Wood Village Addition, SD

Average humidity in December - Prairie Wood Village Addition, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (60%).

Average rainfall in December
Prairie Wood Village Addition, SD

Average rainfall in December - Prairie Wood Village Addition, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Prairie Wood Village Addition, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Prairie Wood Village Addition, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Prairie Wood Village Addition, SD

Average snowfall in December - Prairie Wood Village Addition, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Prairie Wood Village Addition, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Prairie Wood Village Addition, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Prairie Wood Village Addition, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Prairie Wood Village Addition, 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: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Prairie Wood Village Addition, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Prairie Wood Village Addition, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Prairie Wood Village Addition, SD

Average UV index in December - Prairie Wood Village Addition, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Prairie Wood Village Addition, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Prairie Wood Village Addition, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
Prairie Wood Village Addition, SD

Average visibility in December - Prairie Wood Village Addition, 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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