Weather in December 2024

South Dakota weather in December 2024

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🌨️ Snowy days in South Dakota 2024 (December)

Overall on the next 14 days there will be 1 days with snow in South Dakota and a total of 1.6 cm of snow.
It will be snowy on the following days:

The average weather in South Dakota in December

The weather in South Dakota in December is very cold with temperatures between -9°C and -2°C, warm clothes are a must.

You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in South Dakota during the month of December. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.

South Dakota is going to experience quite a number of days of snow during December. It’s the perfect time to build snowmen, drink hot cocoa, and have a snowball fight. Just remember to wear a warm scarf and a pair of mittens!

Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in South Dakota in December 2024.

If you’re planning to visit South Dakota in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for South Dakota before you arrive.

Temperatures
-2° / -9°
Rainy Days
3
Snowy Days
12
Dry Days
16
Rainfall
43
mm
Sun Hours
7.7
Hrs

Explore the weather in South Dakota in other months

South Dakota annual weather

Month Temperatures Rainy Days Dry Days Snowy Days Rainfall Weather More details
January -5° / -13° 2 15 13 35 mm
Awful
February -4° / -12° 2 15 11 39 mm
Awful
March 6° / -2° 5 17 9 67 mm
Awful
April 13° / 3° 6 20 4 110 mm
Bad
May 20° / 10° 9 22 0 135 mm
Ok
June 25° / 16° 8 22 0 185 mm
Good
July 28° / 17° 6 25 0 109 mm
Perfect
August 28° / 15° 6 25 0 118 mm
Perfect
September 24° / 12° 5 25 0 94 mm
Perfect
October 14° / 5° 4 25 2 83 mm
Ok
November 7° / -1° 2 23 5 33 mm
Bad
December -2° / -9° 3 16 12 43 mm
Awful

Weather in South Dakota in December - FAQ

What is the average temperature in South Dakota in December?
The average temperature in South Dakota in December is -9/-2° C.
What is the chance of rain in South Dakota in December?
On average, there are 3 rainy days in South Dakota during December.
Weather wise, is December a good time to visit South Dakota?
The weather in South Dakota in December is awful.
Can it snow in South Dakota in December?
On average, there are 12 snowy days in South Dakota in December.
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