December weather forecast
White Owl, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in White Owl, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 16.2°F (-8.8°C) and an average high of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December brings a noticeable decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) to a subzero cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C). An average low-temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C) is recorded in the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout December, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In White Owl, during the entire year, the rain falls for 99.7 days and collects up to 16.06" (408mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In White Owl, in December, during 10.4 snowfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in White Owl, there are 58.3 snowfall days, and 22.95" (583mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:19 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in White Owl, records 28.2°F (-2.1°C), while the low-temperature is 16.2°F (-8.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in White Owl?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In White Owl, in December, during 4 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In White Owl, during December, snow falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in White Owl?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:19 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does White Owl have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
White Owl, SD

Average temperature in December - White Owl, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - White Owl, SD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - White Owl, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and August (10.4mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - White Owl, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (49%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - White Owl, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - White Owl, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - White Owl, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - White Owl, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - White Owl, 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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
White Owl, SD

Average sunshine days in December - White Owl, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.4 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - White Owl, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - White Owl, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - White Owl, 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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