December weather forecast
Rosholt, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rosholt, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and min 12.7°F (-10.7°C).

Temperature

The shift into December brings a noticeable decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C) in November to a subzero cold 23.9°F (-4.5°C). Throughout the month of December, Rosholt reports a steady low-temperature average of 12.7°F (-10.7°C).

Humidity

In Rosholt, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Rosholt, in December, during 3.7 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Rosholt, during the entire year, the rain falls for 102 days and collects up to 19.17" (487mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Rosholt, South Dakota, are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Rosholt. Snow falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 4.45" (113mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Rosholt is 3.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Rosholt are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During December, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Rosholt?

The high-temperature, in December, in Rosholt, is 23.9°F (-4.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 12.7°F (-10.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Rosholt?

In Rosholt, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December in Rosholt?

In Rosholt, South Dakota, in December, during 3.7 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Rosholt?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 4.45" (113mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Rosholt?

In Rosholt, in December, during 11.5 snowfall days, 4.45" (113mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Rosholt?

December has the shortest days of the year in Rosholt, South Dakota, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Rosholt have in December?

In Rosholt, the average day length in December is 8h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Rosholt?

On the first day of December in Rosholt, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Rosholt?

In Rosholt, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Rosholt?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Rosholt, South Dakota.

How high is the UV index in December in Rosholt?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Rosholt, SD

Average temperature in December - Rosholt, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.9°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Rosholt, SD

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Rosholt, SD

Average wind speed in December - Rosholt, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

Average humidity in December
Rosholt, SD

Average humidity in December - Rosholt, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (65%).

Average rainfall in December
Rosholt, SD

Average rainfall in December - Rosholt, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and July (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Rosholt, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Rosholt, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rosholt, SD

Average snowfall in December - Rosholt, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.45"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rosholt, SD

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rosholt, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rosholt, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Rosholt, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Rosholt, SD

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Rosholt, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Rosholt, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Rosholt, SD

Average visibility in December - Rosholt, SD
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).

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