Weather in Rapid City: December
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Average day temperature: | 34.9°F |
| Average night temperature: | 25.2°F | |
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Number of sunny days: | 13 days |
| Day length: | 8.9 - 9.1 hours | |
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Number of days with precipitation: | 1 day |
| Precipitation totals: | 0.3 in. | |
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Air temperature in December, °F
Show year:
2023
2022
2021
The highest day temperature during December of 2023 was 58°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 16°F. Day and night temperature averages during December were 41.6°F and 30.8°F.
Sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days
Mostly all days in December are sunny but cloudy days are also possible.
Precipitation total in December, in.
Precipitation total value in Rapid City in December is 0.3 in. Other months of the year show relatively similar values.
Wind speed in December, mph
The average wind speed value in December is 9.1 mph It makes December one of the most windy months of the year.
Average sunny hours
This chart shows average number of hours during the day when sunlight can reach the ground. It depends on day length and cloudiness during the day. The average number of sunny hours in December is: 5.5.
Best time for vacation in Rapid City
Rapid City on a weather map
Places in USA:
Name
°F
24 Hours Forecast
Rapid City
Local time: 00:47
December 22, sunday
0300
45°F
E
5 mph
5 mph
0600
43°F
E
2 mph
2 mph
0900
41°F
SE
6 mph
6 mph
1200
46°F
SE
19 mph
19 mph
1500
48°F
SE
17 mph
17 mph
1800
45°F
S
8 mph
8 mph
2100
37°F
E
6 mph
6 mph
December 23, monday
0000
36°F
E
6 mph
6 mph
