December weather forecast
Wounded Knee, SD

Share

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Wounded Knee, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

Wounded Knee's December weather, with an average high temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and an average low temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Wounded Knee, in December, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Wounded Knee, during the entire year, the rain falls for 86.7 days and collects up to 13.66" (347mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 8.2 days. Throughout December, 3.9" (99mm) of snow is accumulated. In Wounded Knee, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.4 days and aggregates up to 22.72" (577mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:24 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

The coldest period is December, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and a low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Wounded Knee, records 32.4°F (0.2°C), while the low-temperature is 18.7°F (-7.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Wounded Knee, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Wounded Knee?

In December, the rain falls for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Wounded Knee, in December, during 8.2 snowfall days, 3.9" (99mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 6min 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 is 9h and 3min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:24 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Wounded Knee have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

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 in Wounded Knee.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from 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
Wounded Knee, SD

Average temperature in December - Wounded Knee, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Wounded Knee, SD

Average pressure in December - Wounded Knee, SD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Wounded Knee, SD

Average wind speed in December - Wounded Knee, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Wounded Knee, SD

Average humidity in December - Wounded Knee, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (48%).

Average rainfall in December
Wounded Knee, SD

Average rainfall in December - Wounded Knee, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Wounded Knee, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Wounded Knee, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wounded Knee, SD

Average snowfall in December - Wounded Knee, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.9"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wounded Knee, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Wounded Knee, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Wounded Knee, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wounded Knee, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wounded Knee, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Wounded Knee, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Wounded Knee, SD

Average UV index in December - Wounded Knee, 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
Wounded Knee, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Wounded Knee, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Wounded Knee, SD

Average visibility in December - Wounded Knee, 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).

Wounded Knee, South Dakota, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location