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
The arrival of December signals a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cold 41.2°F (5.1°C) in November to a freezing cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C). White Butte's nights in December experience an average temperature drop to a still subzero cold 14.4°F (-9.8°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In White Butte, in December, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation. In White Butte, during the entire year, the rain falls for 101.3 days and collects up to 14.25" (362mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in White Butte are January through May, October through December. In White Butte, South Dakota, in December, snow falls for 12.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.52" (64mm) of snow. In White Butte, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.8 days and aggregates up to 21.42" (544mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in White Butte.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:14 pm MST.
Sunshine
In White Butte, South Dakota, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.UV index
The month with the lowest UV index in White Butte is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in White Butte in December?
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How many days does it rain in December in White Butte?
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What is the month with the shortest days in White Butte?
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When is the lowest UV index in White Butte?
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Average temperature in December
White Butte, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 25.9°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 (25.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 14.4°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 (11.7°F).
Average pressure in December
White Butte, SD
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
White Butte, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 10.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).
Average humidity in December
White Butte, SD
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (51%).
Average rainfall in December
White Butte, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.55"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in December
White Butte, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
White Butte, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 2.52"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
White Butte, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
White Butte, SD
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
White Butte, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).
Average UV index in December
White Butte, SD
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
White Butte, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 51
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in December
White Butte, 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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