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Weather in South Dakota for December 2024

Your guide to South Dakota weather in December - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 2 snowy days, South Dakota usually enjoys a light touch of snow in December.
    According to South Dakota snow forecast for December 2024, 1 snowy day is expected until the end of the month at Tuesday, December 31.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, December 2024 in South Dakota is cooler than usual, with temperatures averaging -1.2 °F, this is -3.4 °F below the typical seasonal average.

  • The forecast for the next days in South Dakota predicts a temperature of 1.4 °F, which is cooler than the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in South Dakota at the beginning of December is 2.6 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably warm up, reaching an average of 5 °F by the end of December.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • With an average of 4 rainy days, South Dakota experiences minimal rainfall in December.

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Average dry days
25
Dry days
Average rainy days
4
Rainy days
Average snowy days
2
Snow days
Average temperatures
4°/-3°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
21 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
75 %
Avg humidity

South Dakota in December average weather

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November
January
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Mist
-1°
2
Cloudy
-1°
3
Freezing fog
2°
4
Mist
2°
5
Overcast
-2°
6
Overcast
6°
7
Mist
12°
8
Mist
9°
9
Moderate snow
2°
10
Freezing fog
2°
11
Sunny
1°
12
Overcast
-5°
13
Sunny
1°
14
Partly cloudy
4°
15
Light rain
3°
16
Light drizzle
3°
17
Overcast
2°
18
Overcast
-1°
19
Overcast
3°
20
Sunny
6°
21
Sunny
1°
22
Overcast
1°
23
Overcast
2°
24
Partly cloudy
2°
25
Mist
5°
26
Overcast
6°
27
Cloudy
7°
28
Patchy rain possible
6°
29
Sunny
7°
30
Partly cloudy
4°
31
Heavy snow
0°
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Temperatures trend during December in South Dakota

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December weather day by day

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November January
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Dec. 1 Mist
Mist
 -1° /-10° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 2 Cloudy
Cloudy
 -1° /-8° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 3 Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 2° /-7° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 4 Mist
Mist
 2° /-7° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 5 Overcast
Overcast
 -2° /-9° 0.1 mm 0.1 cm
Dec. 6 Overcast
Overcast
 6° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 7 Mist
Mist
 12° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 8 Mist
Mist
 9° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 9 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 2° /-3° 0.3 mm 0.1 cm
Dec. 10 Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 2° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 11 Sunny
Sunny
 1° /-8° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 12 Overcast
Overcast
 -5° /-10° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 13 Sunny
Sunny
 1° /-8° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 14 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 4° /-4° 3.3 mm 2.4 cm
Dec. 15 Light rain
Light rain
 3° /-1° 1.4 mm 0 cm
Dec. 16 Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 3° /-1° 0.3 mm 0 cm
Dec. 17 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 18 Overcast
Overcast
 -1° /-6° 1.2 mm 0.9 cm
Dec. 19 Overcast
Overcast
 3° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 20 Sunny
Sunny
 6° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 21 Sunny
Sunny
 1° /-11° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 22 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 23 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 24 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 2° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 25 Mist
Mist
 5° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 26 Overcast
Overcast
 6° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 27 Cloudy
Cloudy
 7° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 28 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 6° /3° 2.7 mm 0 cm
Dec. 29 Sunny
Sunny
 7° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 30 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 4° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 31 Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 0° /0° 5.4 mm 3.9 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for South Dakota in December is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the South Dakota forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.

South Dakota in December - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in South Dakota during December?
Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 4° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.
How much rainfall should be expected in South Dakota during December?
In December, South Dakota can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 41.9 mm across approximately 4 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.
Will it snow in South Dakota in December 2024?
South Dakota experiences an average snowfall of 0.4 cm during December, occurring over 2 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in South Dakota during December?
The average wind speed in South Dakota during December is 21 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

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