December weather forecast
Davis, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Davis, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

Temperature

The shift into December brings a noticeable decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C) in November to a freezing cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C). An average temperature of 16.3°F (-8.7°C) marks the nights in Davis in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Davis is 84%.

Rainfall

In Davis, in December, during 3.7 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 111.7 rainfall days, and 17.76" (451mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Davis, South Dakota, are January through May, October through December. In Davis, during December, snow falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of snow. In Davis, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.7 days and aggregates up to 12.76" (324mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Davis is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Davis, South Dakota, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Davis is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Davis in December?

In Davis, 28.2°F (-2.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 16.3°F (-8.7°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Davis?

In December, the average relative humidity in Davis, South Dakota, is 84%.

How much does it rain in Davis in December?

In Davis, South Dakota, during December, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Davis?

In Davis, in December, during 8.7 snowfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Davis?

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

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

In Davis, the average day length in December is 9h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Davis?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Davis?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Davis is 4.4h.

How high is the UV index in December in Davis?

In Davis, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Davis, SD

Average temperature in December - Davis, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Davis, SD

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

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Average wind speed in December
Davis, SD

Average wind speed in December - Davis, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Davis, SD

Average humidity in December - Davis, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

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Average rainfall in December
Davis, SD

Average rainfall in December - Davis, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and November (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
Davis, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Davis, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Davis, SD

Average snowfall in December - Davis, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Davis, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Davis, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 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
Davis, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Davis, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

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 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 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Davis, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Davis, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Davis, SD

Average UV index in December - Davis, 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 November (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Davis, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Davis, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in December
Davis, SD

Average visibility in December - Davis, 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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