December weather forecast
Viborg, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Viborg, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 16.3°F (-8.7°C) and max 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

The start of December brings a distinct shift in the average high-temperature, dropping from November's frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C) to a subzero cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C). Viborg observes an average nighttime temperature of 16.3°F (-8.7°C) during December.

Humidity

In Viborg, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Viborg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.7 days and collects up to 17.76" (451mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Viborg, in December, during 8.7 snowfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 38.7 snowfall days, and 12.76" (324mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Viborg is 4.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Viborg, South Dakota, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

During December, Viborg experiences an average high-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and a low-temperature of 16.3°F (-8.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Viborg, in December, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Viborg?

In Viborg, in December, during 8.7 snowfall days, 2.52" (64mm) 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 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 3min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Viborg have in December?

In Viborg, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Viborg, SD

Average temperature in December - Viborg, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Viborg, SD

Average pressure in December - Viborg, 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
Viborg, SD

Average wind speed in December - Viborg, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Viborg, SD

Average humidity in December - Viborg, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Viborg, SD

Average rainfall in December - Viborg, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and November (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Viborg, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Viborg, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Viborg, SD

Average snowfall in December - Viborg, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Viborg, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Viborg, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Viborg, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 6min).

  • 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 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Viborg, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Viborg, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Viborg, SD

Average UV index in December - Viborg, 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 November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Viborg, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Viborg, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Viborg, SD

Average visibility in December - Viborg, 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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