December weather forecast
Vienna, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Vienna, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and an average low of 12.4°F (-10.9°C).

Temperature

December's arrival is marked by a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C) in November to a subzero cold 23.7°F (-4.6°C). Vienna reports an average low-temperature of 12.4°F (-10.9°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In Vienna, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Vienna, South Dakota, there are 112.3 rainfall days, and 18.78" (477mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Vienna, South Dakota, are January through May, October through December. The months with the most snowfall in Vienna are January and December, with an average 3.74" (95mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Vienna, the average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Vienna in December?

In December, in Vienna, the average high-temperature is 23.7°F (-4.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 12.4°F (-10.9°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Vienna?

In Vienna, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

How much does it rain in Vienna in December?

In Vienna, during December, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Vienna?

The months with the most snowfall in Vienna are January and December, with an average 3.74" (95mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in Vienna in December?

In Vienna, during December, snow falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Vienna?

The month with the shortest days in Vienna, South Dakota, is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Vienna?

In Vienna, the average day length in December is 8h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Vienna?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, in Vienna, South Dakota, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Vienna have in December?

In Vienna, South Dakota, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Vienna?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Vienna?

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

Average temperature in December - Vienna, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Vienna, SD

Average pressure in December - Vienna, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Vienna, SD

Average wind speed in December - Vienna, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Vienna, SD

Average humidity in December - Vienna, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Vienna, SD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Vienna, SD

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Vienna, SD

Average snowfall in December - Vienna, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.74"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Vienna, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Vienna, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Vienna, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Vienna, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Vienna, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Vienna, SD

Average UV index in December - Vienna, 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
Vienna, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Vienna, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Vienna, SD

Average visibility in December - Vienna, 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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