December weather forecast
Presho, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Presho, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and min 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a clear reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C) in November to a subzero cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C). In the month of December, Presho witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 98.5 rainfall days, and 13.7" (348mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 8.2 days. Throughout December, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is accumulated. In Presho, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.4 days and aggregates up to 13.07" (332mm) 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 7:55 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Presho, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Presho, is 28.2°F (-2.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 16.3°F (-8.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Presho, during December, the rain falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 8.2 days. Throughout December, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Presho, South Dakota, is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Presho?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Presho have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Presho, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Presho, SD

Average temperature in December - Presho, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Presho, SD

Average pressure in December - Presho, SD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Presho, SD

Average wind speed in December - Presho, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and August (9.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Presho, SD

Average humidity in December - Presho, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (52%).

Average rainfall in December
Presho, SD

Average rainfall in December - Presho, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Presho, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Presho, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Presho, SD

Average snowfall in December - Presho, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Presho, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Presho, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Presho, 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 5min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Presho, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Presho, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Presho, SD

Average UV index in December - Presho, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Presho, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Presho, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

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
Presho, SD

Average visibility in December - Presho, 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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