December weather forecast
North Spearfish, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in North Spearfish, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C) and an average high of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be December, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and a low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

Humidity

In North Spearfish, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, in North Spearfish, South Dakota, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in North Spearfish, there are 99.6 rainfall days, and 15.63" (397mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in North Spearfish, South Dakota, are January through May, September through December. In North Spearfish, in December, during 9 snowfall days, 4.09" (104mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in North Spearfish, there are 56.8 snowfall days, and 36.3" (922mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in North Spearfish, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in North Spearfish, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:25 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.8h.

UV index

January, February, April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in North Spearfish. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in North Spearfish?

In North Spearfish, December is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and a low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

How cold is December in North Spearfish?

The high-temperature during December is 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and the low-temperature is 18.5°F (-7.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in North Spearfish?

In December, the average relative humidity in North Spearfish is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in North Spearfish?

In December, in North Spearfish, South Dakota, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in North Spearfish?

In December, in North Spearfish, it is snowing for 9 days. Throughout December, 4.09" (104mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in North Spearfish?

December has the shortest days of the year in North Spearfish, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does North Spearfish have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 54min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in North Spearfish?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:25 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does North Spearfish have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in North Spearfish, South Dakota, is 5.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in North Spearfish?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in North Spearfish?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in North Spearfish, South Dakota, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
North Spearfish, SD

Average temperature in December - North Spearfish, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (16.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
North Spearfish, SD

Average pressure in December - North Spearfish, 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
North Spearfish, SD

Average wind speed in December - North Spearfish, SD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8mph).

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Average humidity in December
North Spearfish, SD

Average humidity in December - North Spearfish, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (49%).

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Average rainfall in December
North Spearfish, SD

Average rainfall in December - North Spearfish, SD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in December
North Spearfish, SD

Average rainfall days in December - North Spearfish, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
North Spearfish, SD

Average snowfall in December - North Spearfish, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (7.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
North Spearfish, SD

Average snowfall days in December - North Spearfish, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.2 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
North Spearfish, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - North Spearfish, SD
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
North Spearfish, SD

Average sunshine days in December - North Spearfish, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
North Spearfish, SD

Average UV index in December - North Spearfish, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, April, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
North Spearfish, SD

Average cloud cover in December - North Spearfish, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

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Average visibility in December
North Spearfish, SD

Average visibility in December - North Spearfish, 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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