December weather forecast
Dakota Dunes, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Temperature

December's onset is marked by a clear temperature decrease, falling from a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to a freezing cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C) in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Dakota Dunes, in December, during 4.1 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Dakota Dunes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122 days and collects up to 21.61" (549mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Dakota Dunes. In December, it is snowing for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dakota Dunes, there are 38 snowfall days, and 13.23" (336mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Dakota Dunes, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Dakota Dunes in December?

Dakota Dunes in December has an average high-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Dakota Dunes?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in Dakota Dunes in December?

In Dakota Dunes, during December, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Dakota Dunes?

In Dakota Dunes, in December, during 8.4 snowfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dakota Dunes?

December has the shortest days of the year in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Dakota Dunes?

In Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, the average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Dakota Dunes?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dakota Dunes have in December?

In Dakota Dunes, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

How high is the UV index in December in Dakota Dunes?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Dakota Dunes, SD

Average temperature in December - Dakota Dunes, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Dakota Dunes, SD

Average pressure in December - Dakota Dunes, SD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Dakota Dunes, SD

Average wind speed in December - Dakota Dunes, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Dakota Dunes, SD

Average humidity in December - Dakota Dunes, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

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Average rainfall in December
Dakota Dunes, SD

Average rainfall in December - Dakota Dunes, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in December
Dakota Dunes, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Dakota Dunes, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Dakota Dunes, SD

Average snowfall in December - Dakota Dunes, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Dakota Dunes, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Dakota Dunes, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 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
Dakota Dunes, SD

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

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 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Dakota Dunes, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Dakota Dunes, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Dakota Dunes, SD

Average UV index in December - Dakota Dunes, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Dakota Dunes, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Dakota Dunes, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in December
Dakota Dunes, SD

Average visibility in December - Dakota Dunes, 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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