December weather forecast
Veblen, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Veblen, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 12.4°F (-10.9°C) and 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

Temperature

The drop of average high-temperatures is noticeable in December, with a decrease from an icy 39.4°F (4.1°C) in November to a subzero cold 22.6°F (-5.2°C). During December, an average low-temperature of 12.4°F (-10.9°C) is observed.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In Veblen, during December, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 98.2 rainfall days, and 16.26" (413mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Veblen, South Dakota, during December, snow falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Veblen, there are 57.2 snowfall days, and 13.31" (338mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Veblen, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.6h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature during December is 22.6°F (-5.2°C) and the low-temperature is 12.4°F (-10.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Veblen, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Veblen, in December, during 3.3 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Veblen, in December, during 12.8 snowfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Veblen have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Veblen have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Veblen, SD

Average temperature in December - Veblen, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 22.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.4°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 (5.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Veblen, SD

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

Average wind speed in December
Veblen, SD

Average wind speed in December - Veblen, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Veblen, SD

Average humidity in December - Veblen, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (64%).

Average rainfall in December
Veblen, SD

Average rainfall in December - Veblen, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Veblen, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Veblen, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Veblen, SD

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Veblen, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Veblen, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Veblen, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h 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: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Veblen, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Veblen, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Veblen, SD

Average UV index in December - Veblen, 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
Veblen, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Veblen, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Veblen, SD

Average visibility in December - Veblen, SD
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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