December weather forecast
Willow Lake, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Willow Lake, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 12.4°F (-10.9°C) and an average high of 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

Temperature

The start of December signals a considerable reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C) in November to a subzero cold 23.7°F (-4.6°C). Throughout the month of December, Willow Lake sees a steady low-temperature average of 12.4°F (-10.9°C).

Humidity

In Willow Lake, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Willow Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.3 days and collects up to 18.78" (477mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 3.74" (95mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Willow Lake, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Willow Lake, the average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Willow Lake, is 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 12.4°F (-10.9°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Willow Lake, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 3.74" (95mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Willow Lake, in December, during 13 snowfall days, 3.74" (95mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Willow Lake have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Willow Lake?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Willow Lake, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. 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
Willow Lake, SD

Average temperature in December - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Willow Lake, SD

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

Average wind speed in December
Willow Lake, SD

Average wind speed in December - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Willow Lake, SD

Average humidity in December - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Willow Lake, SD

Average rainfall in December - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Willow Lake, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Willow Lake, SD

Average snowfall in December - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.74"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Willow Lake, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Willow Lake, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Willow Lake, 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: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Willow Lake, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Willow Lake, SD

Average UV index in December - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Willow Lake, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Willow Lake, SD

Average visibility in December - Willow Lake, 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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