December weather forecast
Ravinia, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Ravinia, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December is characterized by a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, reducing from a frosty 46.4°F (8°C) to a freezing cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C) is expected in Ravinia.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Ravinia, in December, it is raining for 3.1 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Ravinia, South Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.1 days and collects up to 14.29" (363mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ravinia, in December, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Ravinia, there are 32.8 snowfall days, and 8.35" (212mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Ravinia, is 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 18.3°F (-7.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Ravinia, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Ravinia, in December, during 3.1 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Ravinia, in December, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ravinia?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Ravinia have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 3min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What are the months 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 Ravinia, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ravinia, SD

Average temperature in December - Ravinia, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Ravinia, SD

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ravinia, SD

Average wind speed in December - Ravinia, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Ravinia, SD

Average humidity in December - Ravinia, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (62%).

Average rainfall in December
Ravinia, SD

Average rainfall in December - Ravinia, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Ravinia, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Ravinia, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ravinia, SD

Average snowfall in December - Ravinia, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ravinia, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Ravinia, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ravinia, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ravinia, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Ravinia, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Ravinia, SD

Average UV index in December - Ravinia, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Ravinia, SD

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
Ravinia, SD

Average visibility in December - Ravinia, 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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