December weather forecast
Witten, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Witten, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and an average high of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

December's onset witnesses a marked shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). Witten experiences an average low-temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C) in month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Witten, during December, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation. 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. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Witten in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and a low-temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

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

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length in Witten is 9h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Witten is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Witten, SD

Average temperature in December - Witten, 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
Witten, SD

Average pressure in December - Witten, 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
Witten, SD

Average wind speed in December - Witten, 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
Witten, SD

Average humidity in December - Witten, 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
Witten, SD

Average rainfall in December - Witten, 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
Witten, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Witten, 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
Witten, SD

Average snowfall in December - Witten, 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
Witten, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Witten, 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
Witten, SD

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

Average sunshine days in December - Witten, 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
Witten, SD

Average UV index in December - Witten, 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
Witten, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Witten, 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
Witten, SD

Average visibility in December - Witten, 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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