December weather forecast
Hermosa, SD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hermosa, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and an average high of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

The lowest temperatures are recorded in December, with averages reaching a high of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and a low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Hermosa is 74%.

Rainfall

In Hermosa, in December, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Hermosa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.8 days and collects up to 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Hermosa, South Dakota, are January through May, September through December. In Hermosa, in December, snow falls for 8.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.64" (67mm) of snow. In Hermosa, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.4 days and aggregates up to 24.41" (620mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Hermosa, South Dakota, 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 4:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:25 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Hermosa?

In Hermosa, the average lowest temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and a low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

How cold is it in Hermosa in December?

In Hermosa, 32.5°F (0.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 18.7°F (-7.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hermosa?

The average relative humidity in December in Hermosa is 74%.

How much does it rain in Hermosa in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Hermosa in December?

In December, in Hermosa, it is snowing for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hermosa?

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Hermosa, South Dakota.

How many hours of daylight does Hermosa have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Hermosa?

On the first day of December in Hermosa, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:25 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hermosa?

In Hermosa, South Dakota, the average sunshine duration in December is 6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Hermosa?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Hermosa?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hermosa, SD

Average temperature in December - Hermosa, 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
Hermosa, SD

Average pressure in December - Hermosa, 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
Hermosa, SD

Average wind speed in December - Hermosa, 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
Hermosa, SD

Average humidity in December - Hermosa, 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
Hermosa, SD

Average rainfall in December - Hermosa, 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
Hermosa, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Hermosa, 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
Hermosa, SD

Average snowfall in December - Hermosa, 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
Hermosa, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Hermosa, 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
Hermosa, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hermosa, 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
Hermosa, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Hermosa, 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
Hermosa, SD

Average UV index in December - Hermosa, 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
Hermosa, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Hermosa, 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
Hermosa, SD

Average visibility in December - Hermosa, 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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