December weather forecast
Pine Ridge, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.4°F (0.2°C) and 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Temperature

During the coldest month, December, temperatures average a high of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and a low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Pine Ridge, during December, the rain falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Pine Ridge, there are 86.7 rainfall days, and 13.66" (347mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In December, in Pine Ridge, it is snowing for 8.2 days. Throughout December, 3.9" (99mm) of snow is accumulated. In Pine Ridge, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.4 days and aggregates up to 22.72" (577mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Pine Ridge is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Pine Ridge, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:25 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Pine Ridge, the average sunshine in December is 5.7h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. 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

What are the coldest months in Pine Ridge?

Pine Ridge's coldest weather arrives in December, when temperatures average a high of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and a low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

How cold is it in Pine Ridge in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Pine Ridge, is 32.4°F (0.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 18.7°F (-7.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Pine Ridge?

In December, the average relative humidity in Pine Ridge is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Pine Ridge?

In Pine Ridge, South Dakota, in December, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Pine Ridge in December?

In Pine Ridge, South Dakota, during December, snow falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pine Ridge?

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

How many hours of daylight does Pine Ridge have in December?

In December, the average day length in Pine Ridge is 9h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Pine Ridge?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, in Pine Ridge, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:25 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Pine Ridge have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, is 5.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Pine Ridge?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Pine Ridge.

What is the UV index reading in December in Pine Ridge?

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

Average temperature in December - Pine Ridge, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Pine Ridge, SD

Average pressure in December - Pine Ridge, SD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Pine Ridge, SD

Average wind speed in December - Pine Ridge, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Pine Ridge, SD

Average humidity in December - Pine Ridge, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (48%).

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Average rainfall in December
Pine Ridge, SD

Average rainfall in December - Pine Ridge, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in December
Pine Ridge, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Pine Ridge, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (2.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Pine Ridge, SD

Average snowfall in December - Pine Ridge, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.9"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Pine Ridge, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Pine Ridge, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pine Ridge, SD

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

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Pine Ridge, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Pine Ridge, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Pine Ridge, SD

Average UV index in December - Pine Ridge, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Pine Ridge, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Pine Ridge, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

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Average visibility in December
Pine Ridge, SD

Average visibility in December - Pine Ridge, 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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