December weather forecast
Wolsey, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Wolsey, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 14.7°F (-9.6°C) and an average high of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

Witnessing a clear drop in December, the average high-temperature declines from November's chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) to a freezing cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C). Wolsey, during December, witnesses an average low-temperature of 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

Humidity

In Wolsey, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Wolsey, in December, during 3 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 101.8 rainfall days, and 18.19" (462mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 42.3 snowfall days, and 16.54" (420mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Wolsey, records 27.3°F (-2.6°C), while the low-temperature is 14.7°F (-9.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Wolsey is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Wolsey, South Dakota, in December, during 3 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Wolsey, in December, snow falls for 9.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.95" (75mm) 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 Wolsey?

In Wolsey, the average day length in December is 8h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Wolsey, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Wolsey, SD

Average pressure in December - Wolsey, 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 (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Wolsey, SD

Average wind speed in December - Wolsey, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Wolsey, SD

Average humidity in December - Wolsey, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (62%).

Average rainfall in December
Wolsey, SD

Average rainfall in December - Wolsey, 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 (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Wolsey, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Wolsey, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wolsey, SD

Average snowfall in December - Wolsey, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wolsey, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Wolsey, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wolsey, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wolsey, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Wolsey, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Wolsey, SD

Average UV index in December - Wolsey, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Wolsey, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Wolsey, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
Wolsey, SD

Average visibility in December - Wolsey, 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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