December weather forecast
Tripp, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Tripp, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature decreases considerably from a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C) in November to a subzero cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C). In the month of December, the average temperature dips to a still freezing cold 17.1°F (-8.3°C) during the night.

Humidity

In Tripp, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Tripp, in December, it is raining for 2.9 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 106.8 rainfall days, and 19.29" (490mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Tripp. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 7.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) 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 7:44 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and 17.1°F (-8.3°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Tripp, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Tripp, South Dakota, in December, it is raining for 2.9 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 7.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Tripp, in December, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Tripp, the average day length in December is 9h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Tripp, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Tripp, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.5°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 (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.1°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 (12.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Tripp, SD

Average pressure in December - Tripp, SD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
Tripp, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Tripp, SD

Average humidity in December - Tripp, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (63%).

Average rainfall in December
Tripp, SD

Average rainfall in December - Tripp, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Tripp, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Tripp, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tripp, SD

Average snowfall in December - Tripp, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tripp, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Tripp, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tripp, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tripp, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Tripp, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Tripp, SD

Average UV index in December - Tripp, 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
Tripp, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Tripp, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
Tripp, SD

Average visibility in December - Tripp, 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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