December weather forecast
Wentworth, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Wentworth, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 14.2°F (-9.9°C) and max 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

Wentworth's weather undergoes a significant change with the arrival of December, as the average high-temperature drops from a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C) in November to a subzero cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C). Wentworth sees an average low-temperature of 14.2°F (-9.9°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In Wentworth, in December, during 3.3 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Wentworth, there are 111.2 rainfall days, and 21.14" (537mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Wentworth, in December, snow falls for 10.3 days, with typically accumulated 4.21" (107mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 49.4 snowfall days, and 20.04" (509mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Wentworth are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Wentworth?

In December, in Wentworth, the average high-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 14.2°F (-9.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Wentworth?

The average relative humidity in December in Wentworth, South Dakota, is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December in Wentworth?

In Wentworth, in December, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Wentworth in December?

In Wentworth, South Dakota, in December, snow falls for 10.3 days, with typically accumulated 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Wentworth?

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

How many hours of daylight does Wentworth have in December?

In Wentworth, the average day length in December is 8h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Wentworth?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Wentworth?

In Wentworth, South Dakota, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Wentworth?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Wentworth?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Wentworth, South Dakota, 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
Wentworth, SD

Average temperature in December - Wentworth, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Wentworth, SD

Average pressure in December - Wentworth, 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
Wentworth, SD

Average wind speed in December - Wentworth, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Wentworth, SD

Average humidity in December - Wentworth, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

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Average rainfall in December
Wentworth, SD

Average rainfall in December - Wentworth, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in December
Wentworth, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Wentworth, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Wentworth, SD

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Wentworth, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Wentworth, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 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
Wentworth, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wentworth, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Wentworth, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Wentworth, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Wentworth, SD

Average UV index in December - Wentworth, 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
Wentworth, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Wentworth, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Wentworth, SD

Average visibility in December - Wentworth, 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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