December weather forecast
Crooks, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Crooks, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 15.6°F (-9.1°C) and max 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

In Crooks, the onset of December is marked by a decreased average high-temperature, declining from November's frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C) to a subzero cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C). Throughout December, Crooks witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117.1 rainfall days, and 20.71" (526mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Crooks, South Dakota, during December, snow falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 48.7 snowfall days, and 18.23" (463mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Crooks, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Crooks are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Crooks?

The high-temperature, in December, in Crooks, is 27.5°F (-2.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 15.6°F (-9.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Crooks?

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

How much does it rain in Crooks in December?

In December, in Crooks, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Crooks?

In Crooks, South Dakota, in December, snow falls for 10.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Crooks?

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

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

In Crooks, South Dakota, the average day length in December is 9h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Crooks?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, in Crooks, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Crooks have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Crooks?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Crooks?

In Crooks, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Crooks, SD

Average temperature in December - Crooks, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Crooks, SD

Average pressure in December - Crooks, 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
Crooks, SD

Average wind speed in December - Crooks, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Crooks, SD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

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Average rainfall in December
Crooks, SD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.27").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and November (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in December
Crooks, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Crooks, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Crooks, SD

Average snowfall in December - Crooks, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.23"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Crooks, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Crooks, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 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
Crooks, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Crooks, 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 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 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Crooks, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Crooks, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

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Average UV index in December
Crooks, SD

Average UV index in December - Crooks, 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
Crooks, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Crooks, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Crooks, SD

Average visibility in December - Crooks, 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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