December weather forecast
Pringle, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Pringle, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and an average low of 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

Temperature

December stands out as Pringle's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and a low-temperature of 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In Pringle, South Dakota, during December, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 135.4 rainfall days, and 20.39" (518mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Pringle, in December, during 11.5 snowfall days, 4.57" (116mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Pringle, during the entire year, snow falls for 75.1 days and aggregates up to 40.24" (1022mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:27 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Pringle, the average sunshine in December is 6.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

In Pringle, December records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and reaching a low of 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

How cold is December?

Pringle in December has an average high-temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 16.5°F (-8.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Pringle, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Pringle, in December, snow falls for 11.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.57" (116mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Pringle have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 0min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:27 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Pringle is 6.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Pringle, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pringle, SD

Average temperature in December - Pringle, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (16.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Pringle, SD

Average pressure in December - Pringle, SD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Pringle, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Pringle, SD

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (52%).

Average rainfall in December
Pringle, SD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Pringle, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Pringle, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pringle, SD

Average snowfall in December - Pringle, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (7.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pringle, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Pringle, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pringle, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pringle, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Pringle, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Pringle, SD

Average UV index in December - Pringle, 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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Pringle, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Pringle, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December
Pringle, SD

Average visibility in December - Pringle, 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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