December weather forecast
Trent, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Trent, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and min 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

Temperature

December's arrival witnesses a distinct drop in the average high-temperature, receding from November's wintry 42.3°F (5.7°C) to a freezing cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C). December is noted for a mean low-temperature of 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In Trent, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Trent, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.4 days and collects up to 21.38" (543mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Trent, in December, during 10.3 snowfall days, 4.17" (106mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 45.6 snowfall days, and 19.49" (495mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Trent, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and 14.9°F (-9.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Trent, in December, during 3.5 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Trent, in December, during 10.3 snowfall days, 4.17" (106mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Trent have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Trent have in December?

In Trent, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Trent, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Trent, SD

Average temperature in December - Trent, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Trent, SD

Average pressure in December - Trent, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Trent, SD

Average wind speed in December - Trent, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Trent, SD

Average humidity in December - Trent, 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 (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Trent, SD

Average rainfall in December - Trent, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Trent, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Trent, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Trent, SD

Average snowfall in December - Trent, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Trent, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Trent, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Trent, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Trent, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Trent, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Trent, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Trent, SD

Average UV index in December - Trent, 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
Trent, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Trent, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Trent, SD

Average visibility in December - Trent, 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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