December weather forecast
Westport, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Westport, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25°F (-3.9°C) and 12.7°F (-10.7°C).

Temperature

As Westport steps into December, a marked temperature drop is observed, with the average high-temperature reducing from November's wintry 41.7°F (5.4°C) to a freezing cold 25°F (-3.9°C). Westport records an average temperature drop to a frigid cold 12.7°F (-10.7°C) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Westport is 85%.

Rainfall

In Westport, during December, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. In Westport, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.2 days and collects up to 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Westport, in December, snow falls for 11.4 days, with typically accumulated 3.43" (87mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Westport, there are 54.8 snowfall days, and 19.13" (486mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Westport is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Westport, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Westport is 4.3h.

UV index

In Westport, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Westport in December?

December temperatures in Westport vary between a high-temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C) and a low-temperature of 12.7°F (-10.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Westport?

In December, the average relative humidity in Westport is 85%.

How much does it rain in Westport in December?

In Westport, South Dakota, in December, it is raining for 3.1 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Westport?

In Westport, in December, during 11.4 snowfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Westport?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Westport, South Dakota, is 8h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Westport?

On the first day of December in Westport, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Westport?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Westport, South Dakota, is 4.3h.

How high is the UV index in December in Westport?

In Westport, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average temperature in December
Westport, SD

Average temperature in December - Westport, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 25°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Westport, SD

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

Average wind speed in December
Westport, SD

Average wind speed in December - Westport, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Westport, SD

Average humidity in December - Westport, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (60%).

Average rainfall in December
Westport, SD

Average rainfall in December - Westport, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Westport, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Westport, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Westport, SD

Average snowfall in December - Westport, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Westport, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Westport, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Westport, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Westport, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Westport, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Westport, SD

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

Average cloud cover in December
Westport, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Westport, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
Westport, SD

Average visibility in December - Westport, 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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