December weather forecast
Tacoma Park, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Tacoma Park, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 25°F (-3.9°C) and min 12.7°F (-10.7°C).

Temperature

Tacoma Park in December sees a clear temperature decline, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a cold 41.7°F (5.4°C) in November to a freezing cold 25°F (-3.9°C). During December, the average low-temperature in Tacoma Park is an extreme cold 12.7°F (-10.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Tacoma Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.2 days and collects up to 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Tacoma Park are January through May, October through December. In Tacoma Park, South Dakota, in December, snow falls for 11.4 days, with typically accumulated 3.43" (87mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 54.8 snowfall days, and 19.13" (486mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Tacoma Park, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Tacoma Park is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Tacoma Park?

December temperatures in Tacoma Park vary between a high-temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C) and a low-temperature of 12.7°F (-10.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Tacoma Park?

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December in Tacoma Park?

In Tacoma Park, during December, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Tacoma Park?

In Tacoma Park, South Dakota, in December, snow falls for 11.4 days, with typically accumulated 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Tacoma Park?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Tacoma Park?

In Tacoma Park, the average day length in December is 8h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Tacoma Park?

On the first day of December in Tacoma Park, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Tacoma Park have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Tacoma Park, South Dakota, is 4.3h.

How high is the UV index in December in Tacoma Park?

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

Average temperature in December
Tacoma Park, SD

Average temperature in December - Tacoma Park, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 25°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Tacoma Park, SD

Average pressure in December - Tacoma Park, SD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Tacoma Park, SD

Average wind speed in December - Tacoma Park, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Tacoma Park, SD

Average humidity in December - Tacoma Park, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (60%).

Average rainfall in December
Tacoma Park, SD

Average rainfall in December - Tacoma Park, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Tacoma Park, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Tacoma Park, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tacoma Park, SD

Average snowfall in December - Tacoma Park, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tacoma Park, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Tacoma Park, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Tacoma Park, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tacoma Park, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tacoma Park, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Tacoma Park, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Tacoma Park, SD

Average UV index in December - Tacoma Park, 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 and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Tacoma Park, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Tacoma Park, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
Tacoma Park, SD

Average visibility in December - Tacoma Park, 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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