December weather forecast
Hamill, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hamill, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December signals a clear reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 46.6°F (8.1°C) in November to a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). Nighttime temperatures in December average to 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Hamill is 79%.

Rainfall

In Hamill, South Dakota, in December, during 3.5 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hamill, South Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.9 days and collects up to 16.85" (428mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Hamill, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Hamill in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Hamill, is 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 18.3°F (-7.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hamill?

The average relative humidity in December in Hamill is 79%.

How much does it rain in Hamill in December?

In Hamill, South Dakota, in December, during 3.5 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Hamill?

The month with the most snowfall in Hamill, South Dakota, is December, when snow falls for 8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Hamill?

In Hamill, in December, snow falls for 8 days, with typically accumulated 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hamill?

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

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

In Hamill, the average day length in December is 9h and 0min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Hamill?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hamill?

The average sunshine duration in December in Hamill is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Hamill?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Hamill?

In Hamill, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hamill, SD

Average temperature in December - Hamill, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Hamill, SD

Average pressure in December - Hamill, 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 (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Hamill, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Hamill, SD

Average humidity in December - Hamill, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (57%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hamill, SD

Average rainfall in December - Hamill, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
Hamill, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Hamill, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Hamill, SD

Average snowfall in December - Hamill, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Hamill, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Hamill, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 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
Hamill, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hamill, 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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Hamill, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Hamill, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Hamill, SD

Average UV index in December - Hamill, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Hamill, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Hamill, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in December
Hamill, SD

Average visibility in December - Hamill, 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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