December weather forecast
Canton, SD

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Weather in December

December concludes the year in Canton with the peak of winter season. The air is filled with holiday spirit, under a thick layer of snowfall amounting to 3.31" (84mm). Sunshine hours reduce to the year's lowest at 4.5 hours, allowing the glow of holiday lights to take over. Underneath the wintery overlays, the changing wind speeds settle at 9.9mph (15.9km/h). As family homes shine with festive cheer, the city rests in the calm of winter's grandeur.

Temperature

The beginning of December marks a clear shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) to a subzero cold 28°F (-2.2°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature in Canton dips to 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Canton, in December, during 4 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Canton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 119.2 days and collects up to 21.73" (552mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Canton. In Canton, South Dakota, during December, snow falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of snow. In Canton, South Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.5 days and aggregates up to 16.77" (426mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, in Canton, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Canton is 4.5h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Canton in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Canton, records 28°F (-2.2°C), while the low-temperature is 16.2°F (-8.8°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 calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Canton?

In Canton, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How much does it rain in Canton in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Canton?

In Canton, in December, during 9.9 snowfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Canton?

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

How many hours of daylight does Canton have in December?

In Canton, South Dakota, the average day length in December is 9h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Canton?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Canton?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Canton?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Canton?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Canton, SD

Average temperature in December - Canton, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 28°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Canton, SD

Average pressure in December - Canton, 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
Canton, SD

Average wind speed in December - Canton, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Canton, SD

Average humidity in December - Canton, 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
Canton, SD

Average rainfall in December - Canton, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.35").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and November (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in December
Canton, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Canton, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Canton, SD

Average snowfall in December - Canton, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Canton, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Canton, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.9 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
Canton, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Canton, 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 3min

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 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Canton, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Canton, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Canton, SD

Average UV index in December - Canton, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
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
Canton, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Canton, 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 26).

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Average visibility in December
Canton, SD

Average visibility in December - Canton, 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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