December weather forecast
Eagle Butte, SD

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Eagle Butte, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature significantly decreases from a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) in November to a freezing cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C). The average low-temperature, in Eagle Butte, is 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Eagle Butte, South Dakota, is 80%.

Rainfall

In Eagle Butte, in December, during 4 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Eagle Butte, during the entire year, the rain falls for 99.7 days and collects up to 16.06" (408mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Eagle Butte. In Eagle Butte, in December, during 10.4 snowfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Eagle Butte, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.3 days and aggregates up to 22.95" (583mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 50min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:12 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Eagle Butte, the average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Eagle Butte are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translate into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in December in Eagle Butte?

In December, in Eagle Butte, the average high-temperature is 28.2°F (-2.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 16.2°F (-8.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Eagle Butte?

In December, the average relative humidity in Eagle Butte, South Dakota, is 80%.

How much does it rain in Eagle Butte in December?

In Eagle Butte, in December, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Eagle Butte in December?

In Eagle Butte, in December, during 10.4 snowfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Eagle Butte?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 50min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Eagle Butte have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Eagle Butte?

On the first day of December in Eagle Butte, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:12 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Eagle Butte?

The average sunshine duration in December in Eagle Butte is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Eagle Butte?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Eagle Butte?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Eagle Butte, SD

Average temperature in December - Eagle Butte, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Eagle Butte, SD

Average pressure in December - Eagle Butte, SD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Eagle Butte, SD

Average wind speed in December - Eagle Butte, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and August (10.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Eagle Butte, SD

Average humidity in December - Eagle Butte, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (49%).

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Average rainfall in December
Eagle Butte, SD

Average rainfall in December - Eagle Butte, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in December
Eagle Butte, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Eagle Butte, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Eagle Butte, SD

Average snowfall in December - Eagle Butte, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Eagle Butte, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Eagle Butte, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 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
Eagle Butte, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Eagle Butte, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 50min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 34min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 50min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Eagle Butte, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Eagle Butte, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Eagle Butte, SD

Average UV index in December - Eagle Butte, 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
Eagle Butte, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Eagle Butte, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 19).

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Average visibility in December
Eagle Butte, SD

Average visibility in December - Eagle Butte, 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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