December weather forecast
Bridgewater, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bridgewater, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 15.4°F (-9.2°C) and 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

In Bridgewater, the average high-temperature in December drops, from a frosty 43°F (6.1°C) in November, to a subzero cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C). An average nighttime temperature of 15.4°F (-9.2°C) is noted in Bridgewater during the month of December.

Humidity

In Bridgewater, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Bridgewater, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Bridgewater, South Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.3 days and collects up to 22.76" (578mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Bridgewater. Snow falls for 10.1 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Bridgewater is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, in Bridgewater, South Dakota, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Bridgewater, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Bridgewater in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Bridgewater, is 27.5°F (-2.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 15.4°F (-9.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Bridgewater?

The average relative humidity in December in Bridgewater is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December in Bridgewater?

In December, in Bridgewater, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Bridgewater?

The month with the most snowfall in Bridgewater, South Dakota, is December, when snow falls for 10.1 days and typically aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Bridgewater in December?

In Bridgewater, South Dakota, during December, snow falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Bridgewater?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Bridgewater?

In December, the average day length in Bridgewater, South Dakota, is 9h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Bridgewater?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Bridgewater?

In Bridgewater, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Bridgewater?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Bridgewater, South Dakota.

What is the UV index reading in December in Bridgewater?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Bridgewater is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Bridgewater, SD

Average temperature in December - Bridgewater, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Bridgewater, SD

Average pressure in December - Bridgewater, 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 (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Bridgewater, SD

Average wind speed in December - Bridgewater, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Bridgewater, SD

Average humidity in December - Bridgewater, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

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Average rainfall in December
Bridgewater, SD

Average rainfall in December - Bridgewater, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in December
Bridgewater, SD

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Bridgewater, SD

Average snowfall in December - Bridgewater, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Bridgewater, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Bridgewater, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bridgewater, 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: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Bridgewater, SD

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Bridgewater, SD

Average UV index in December - Bridgewater, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Bridgewater, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Bridgewater, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Bridgewater, SD

Average visibility in December - Bridgewater, 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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