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 brings a minor decrease, with the average high-temperature reducing from a wintry 42.1°F (5.6°C) in November to a subzero cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C). In Buffalo, the average temperature during the nights of December drops to a still freezing cold 16°F (-8.9°C).Humidity
In Buffalo, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
In Buffalo, South Dakota, in December, during 3.8 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Buffalo, South Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.8 days and collects up to 14.88" (378mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Buffalo, South Dakota. In Buffalo, South Dakota, in December, snow falls for 10.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.76" (70mm) of snow. In Buffalo, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.2 days and aggregates up to 22.95" (583mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Buffalo is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:20 pm MST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Buffalo, South Dakota, is 5.2h.UV index
February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Buffalo, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 27.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 16°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Buffalo, SD
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Buffalo, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 11.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and October (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Buffalo, SD
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).
Average rainfall in December
Buffalo, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.51").
Average rainfall days in December
Buffalo, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Buffalo, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 2.76"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Buffalo, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Buffalo, SD
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Buffalo, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Buffalo, SD
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Buffalo, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).
Average visibility in December
Buffalo, 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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