December weather forecast
Wetonka, SD

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

The shift into December is marked by a considerable temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature dropping from a wintry 41.7°F (5.4°C) in November to a subzero cold 25°F (-3.9°C). An average low-temperature of 12.7°F (-10.7°C) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

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

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

In Wetonka, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in Wetonka, the average high-temperature is 25°F (-3.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 12.7°F (-10.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Wetonka, in December, snow falls for 11.4 days, with typically accumulated 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Wetonka, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Wetonka, 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 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 UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Wetonka, SD

Average temperature in December - Wetonka, 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
Wetonka, SD

Average pressure in December - Wetonka, 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
Wetonka, SD

Average wind speed in December - Wetonka, 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
Wetonka, SD

Average humidity in December - Wetonka, 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
Wetonka, SD

Average rainfall in December - Wetonka, 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
Wetonka, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Wetonka, 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
Wetonka, SD

Average snowfall in December - Wetonka, 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
Wetonka, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Wetonka, 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
Wetonka, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wetonka, 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
Wetonka, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Wetonka, 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
Wetonka, SD

Average UV index in December - Wetonka, 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
Wetonka, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Wetonka, 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
Wetonka, SD

Average visibility in December - Wetonka, 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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