Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December, with its high-temperature average of 32.2°F (0.1°C) and a low-temperature average of 18.9°F (-7.3°C), is the coldest month.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In Sturgis, in December, during 5.8 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sturgis, South Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 126.3 days and collects up to 16.77" (426mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Sturgis, in December, snow falls for 9.9 days, with typically accumulated 4.06" (103mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Sturgis, there are 62.1 snowfall days, and 36.26" (921mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of December, in Sturgis, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:24 pm MST.
Sunshine
In Sturgis, the average sunshine in December is 6h.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Sturgis, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 32.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 18.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18°F).
Average pressure in December
Sturgis, SD
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Sturgis, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Sturgis, SD
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (49%).
Average rainfall in December
Sturgis, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days in December
Sturgis, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sturgis, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 4.06"
The month with the highest snowfall is April (8.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sturgis, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sturgis, 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: 6h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sturgis, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Sturgis, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Sturgis, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 36
The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).
Average visibility in December
Sturgis, 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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