December weather forecast
South Shore, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in South Shore, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 13.1°F (-10.5°C) and an average high of 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Temperature

December's arrival sees a clear drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from November's cold 40.6°F (4.8°C) to a freezing cold 24.6°F (-4.1°C). During December, the average low-temperature is recorded at a frigid cold 13.1°F (-10.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In South Shore, in December, during 4.2 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 115.2 rainfall days, and 19.88" (505mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.7 days and accumulates 4.49" (114mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in South Shore is 4.2h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and a low-temperature of 13.1°F (-10.5°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 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In South Shore, during December, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 12.7 days and typically aggregates up to 4.49" (114mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In South Shore, in December, during 12.7 snowfall days, 4.49" (114mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in South Shore is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In South Shore, the average day length in December is 8h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In South Shore, South Dakota, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

How high is the UV index in December in South Shore?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
South Shore, SD

Average temperature in December - South Shore, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 24.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 13.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.1°F).

Average pressure in December
South Shore, SD

Average pressure in December - South Shore, 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
South Shore, SD

Average wind speed in December - South Shore, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

Average humidity in December
South Shore, SD

Average humidity in December - South Shore, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in December
South Shore, SD

Average rainfall in December - South Shore, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.11").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
South Shore, SD

Average rainfall days in December - South Shore, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
South Shore, SD

Average snowfall in December - South Shore, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.49"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
South Shore, SD

Average snowfall days in December - South Shore, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
South Shore, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - South Shore, 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: 4h and 1min

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 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
South Shore, SD

Average sunshine days in December - South Shore, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
South Shore, SD

Average UV index in December - South Shore, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
South Shore, SD

Average cloud cover in December - South Shore, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
South Shore, SD

Average visibility in December - South Shore, SD
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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