Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December's onset is marked by a clear temperature decrease, falling from a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) in November to a subzero cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C). During the December nights, an average temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C) is observed.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout December, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 99.7 rainfall days, and 16.06" (408mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Red Elm, during December, snow falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.3 snowfall days, and 22.95" (583mm) of snow is accumulated.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 7:06 am and sunset at 4:06 pm. On the last day of December, in Red Elm, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:15 pm MST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5.1h.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Average temperature in December
Red Elm, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 28.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 16.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Red Elm, SD
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Red Elm, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 10.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and August (10.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Red Elm, SD
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (49%).
Average rainfall in December
Red Elm, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").
Average rainfall days in December
Red Elm, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Red Elm, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 3.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Red Elm, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Red Elm, 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: 5h and 1min
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 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Red Elm, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Red Elm, SD
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Red Elm, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
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
Red Elm, 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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