December weather forecast
Caputa, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Caputa, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

December stands out as Caputa's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and a low-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In Caputa, in December, during 4.8 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Caputa, there are 118.8 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Caputa, in December, snow falls for 8.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.64" (67mm) of snow. In Caputa, South Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.4 days and aggregates up to 24.41" (620mm) 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 7:07 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:24 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Caputa are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Caputa?

Caputa witnesses the coldest weather in December, with temperatures averaging a high of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and a low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

How cold is December in Caputa?

Caputa in December has an average high-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Caputa?

In Caputa, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

How many days does it rain in December in Caputa?

In Caputa, South Dakota, during December, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Caputa in December?

In Caputa, South Dakota, in December, during 8.1 snowfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Caputa?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December in Caputa, South Dakota, is 8h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Caputa?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:24 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Caputa?

The average sunshine duration in December in Caputa, South Dakota, is 6h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Caputa?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Caputa, SD

Average temperature in December - Caputa, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Caputa, SD

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Caputa, SD

Average wind speed in December - Caputa, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Caputa, SD

Average humidity in December - Caputa, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (50%).

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Average rainfall in December
Caputa, SD

Average rainfall in December - Caputa, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in December
Caputa, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Caputa, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Caputa, SD

Average snowfall in December - Caputa, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.64"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Caputa, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Caputa, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 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
Caputa, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Caputa, 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: 6h and 0min

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 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Caputa, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Caputa, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

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Average UV index in December
Caputa, SD

Average UV index in December - Caputa, 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
Caputa, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Caputa, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

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Average visibility in December
Caputa, SD

Average visibility in December - Caputa, 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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