December weather forecast
Saint Charles, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Saint Charles, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Temperature

December's arrival sees a clear drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from November's frosty 46.4°F (8°C) to a subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C). Throughout the month of December, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 2 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Saint Charles, there are 109.3 rainfall days, and 19.41" (493mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 5.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Saint Charles is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Saint Charles, the average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Saint Charles?

The high-temperature in Saint Charles, South Dakota, during December is 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and the low-temperature is 20.7°F (-6.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Saint Charles?

In December, the average relative humidity in Saint Charles is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Saint Charles?

In December, in Saint Charles, South Dakota, the rain falls for 2 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Saint Charles?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Saint Charles. Snow falls for 5.8 days and accumulates 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Saint Charles?

In Saint Charles, in December, during 5.8 snowfall days, 3.66" (93mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Saint Charles?

The month with the shortest days in Saint Charles, South Dakota, is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Saint Charles?

In December, the average day length in Saint Charles, South Dakota, is 9h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Saint Charles?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Saint Charles have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Saint Charles?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Saint Charles.

What is the UV index reading in December in Saint Charles?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Saint Charles is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Saint Charles, SD

Average temperature in December - Saint Charles, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Saint Charles, SD

Average pressure in December - Saint Charles, SD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"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
Saint Charles, SD

Average wind speed in December - Saint Charles, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Saint Charles, SD

Average humidity in December - Saint Charles, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (61%).

Average rainfall in December
Saint Charles, SD

Average rainfall in December - Saint Charles, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Saint Charles, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Saint Charles, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Saint Charles, SD

Average snowfall in December - Saint Charles, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.66"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Saint Charles, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Saint Charles, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Saint Charles, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Saint Charles, 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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Saint Charles, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Saint Charles, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Saint Charles, SD

Average UV index in December - Saint Charles, 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
Saint Charles, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Saint Charles, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Saint Charles, SD

Average visibility in December - Saint Charles, 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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