December weather forecast
Winner, SD

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Weather in December

Moving into December, Winner gets enveloped in the clutches of winter yet again. Days are at their shortest, offering just 9 hours of daylight on average, with the chilly air carrying traces of snow that amount to 3.19in spread out over 8-days. It is in this month that temperatures plunge further to touch a low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C). A heightened relative humidity of 79% underscores the sharp turn in weather, as December reestablishes- winter in Winner, setting the stage for January's chilly reign.

Temperature

In Winner, the average high-temperature in December drops, from a chilly 46.6°F (8.1°C) in November, to a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). In Winner, an average temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C) is noted during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Winner, in December, during 3.5 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 103.9 rainfall days, and 16.85" (428mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Winner, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Winner, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures in Winner vary between a high-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and a low-temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Winner, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Winner, in December, during 3.5 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Winner, in December, snow falls for 8 days, with typically accumulated 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Winner?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Winner?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, in Winner, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Winner, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Winner, SD

Average temperature in December - Winner, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Winner, SD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"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 - Winner, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Winner, SD

Average humidity in December - Winner, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (57%).

Average rainfall in December
Winner, SD

Average rainfall in December - Winner, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Winner, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Winner, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Winner, SD

Average snowfall in December - Winner, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.19").
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 - Winner, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Winner, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Winner, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Winner, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Winner, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - Winner, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Winner, 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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