December weather forecast
Woonsocket, SD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Woonsocket, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and min 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

Temperature

As Woonsocket welcomes December, the average high-temperature witnesses a distinct drop, moving from a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C). The average low-temperature during December nights is a still subzero cold 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

Humidity

In Woonsocket, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Woonsocket, in December, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Woonsocket, there are 101.8 rainfall days, and 18.19" (462mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Woonsocket, in December, during 9.5 snowfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Woonsocket, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.3 days and aggregates up to 16.54" (420mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Woonsocket, South Dakota.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, in Woonsocket, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Woonsocket, South Dakota, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. 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 it in Woonsocket in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Woonsocket, records 27.3°F (-2.6°C), while the low-temperature is 14.7°F (-9.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Woonsocket?

In Woonsocket, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December in Woonsocket?

In Woonsocket, in December, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Woonsocket?

In December, in Woonsocket, it is snowing for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Woonsocket?

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

How many hours of daylight does Woonsocket have in December?

In December, the average day length in Woonsocket is 8h and 57min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Woonsocket?

On the first day of December in Woonsocket, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Woonsocket?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Woonsocket, South Dakota, is 4.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Woonsocket?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Woonsocket, SD

Average temperature in December - Woonsocket, SD
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Woonsocket, SD

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Woonsocket, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Woonsocket, SD

Average humidity in December - Woonsocket, SD
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (62%).

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Average rainfall in December
Woonsocket, SD

Average rainfall in December - Woonsocket, 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 (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in December
Woonsocket, SD

Average rainfall days in December - Woonsocket, SD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Woonsocket, SD

Average snowfall in December - Woonsocket, SD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Woonsocket, SD

Average snowfall days in December - Woonsocket, SD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.5 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
Woonsocket, SD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Woonsocket, 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: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Woonsocket, SD

Average sunshine days in December - Woonsocket, SD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Woonsocket, SD

Average UV index in December - Woonsocket, SD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
Woonsocket, SD

Average cloud cover in December - Woonsocket, SD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).

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Average visibility in December
Woonsocket, SD

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

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

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