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
As Roswell steps into December, the average high-temperature decreases significantly from the a chilly 45°F (7.2°C) of November to a freezing cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C). Roswell, during December, witnesses an average low-temperature of 16°F (-8.9°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Roswell, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.2 days and collects up to 11.3" (287mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Roswell, in December, during 7.5 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Roswell, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.3 days and aggregates up to 7.17" (182mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in December
Roswell, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 28.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 16°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Roswell, SD
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Roswell, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Roswell, SD
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (63%).
Average rainfall in December
Roswell, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.51"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.28").
Average rainfall days in December
Roswell, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Roswell, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 1.1"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Roswell, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Roswell, 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 4min
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 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Roswell, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Roswell, SD
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Roswell, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in December
Roswell, 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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