December weather forecast
Hecla, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hecla, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 12.2°F (-11°C) and an average high of 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

Temperature

The onset of December witnesses a clear shift in the average high-temperature, dropping from a cold 39.2°F (4°C) in November to a freezing cold 22.6°F (-5.2°C). Hecla, in December, witnesses an average low-temperature of 12.2°F (-11°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Hecla, South Dakota, is 87%.

Rainfall

In Hecla, in December, it is raining for 3.9 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 109.5 rainfall days, and 20.39" (518mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Hecla, South Dakota. The month with the most snowfall in Hecla, South Dakota, is December, when snow falls for 15.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.61" (117mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Hecla.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Hecla, the average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Hecla?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Hecla, is 22.6°F (-5.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 12.2°F (-11°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hecla?

The average relative humidity in December in Hecla, South Dakota, is 87%.

How much does it rain in Hecla in December?

In Hecla, during December, the rain falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Hecla?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 15.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.61" (117mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Hecla?

In Hecla, in December, during 15.2 snowfall days, 4.61" (117mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hecla?

December has the shortest days of the year in Hecla, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Hecla is 8h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Hecla?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hecla?

In Hecla, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Hecla?

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

Average temperature in December - Hecla, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 22.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Hecla, SD

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Hecla, SD

Average wind speed in December - Hecla, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Hecla, SD

Average humidity in December - Hecla, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (62%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hecla, SD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in December
Hecla, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Hecla, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Hecla, SD

Average snowfall in December - Hecla, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Hecla, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Hecla, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.3 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
Hecla, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hecla, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Hecla, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Hecla, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Hecla, SD

Average UV index in December - Hecla, 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 and November (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Hecla, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Hecla, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

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Average visibility in December
Hecla, SD

Average visibility in December - Hecla, SD
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (5mi).

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