Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December's arrival brings a noticeable temperature shift, dropping from a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C) in November to a freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C). In December, Wakpala experiences an average nighttime temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).Humidity
In Wakpala, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.Rainfall
In Wakpala, in December, it is raining for 2.7 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Wakpala, during the entire year, the rain falls for 89.4 days and collects up to 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Wakpala, in December, during 9.5 snowfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 49.4 snowfall days, and 19.09" (485mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Wakpala is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December in Wakpala, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 3:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:08 pm MST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Wakpala, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 14.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).
Average pressure in December
Wakpala, 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 (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Wakpala, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Wakpala, SD
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).
Average rainfall in December
Wakpala, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in December
Wakpala, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Wakpala, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 3.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Wakpala, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Wakpala, SD
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Wakpala, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Wakpala, SD
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Wakpala, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).
Average visibility in December
Wakpala, 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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