Weather in Rapid City: December
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Average day temperature: | 36.1°F |
| Average night temperature: | 26.2°F | |
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Number of sunny days: | 14 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
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2024
2023
2022
The highest day temperature during December of 2024 was 59°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 14°F. Daily and nightly averages during December were 41.0°F and 30.3°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 9.2 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: 5.6.
Best time for vacation in Rapid City
Rapid City on a weather map
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Name
°F
24 Hours Forecast
Rapid City
Local time: 23:24
December 25, thursday
0000
39°F
N
9 mph
9 mph
0300
37°F
N
11 mph
11 mph
0600
41°F
NE
22 mph
22 mph
0900
48°F
NE
27 mph
27 mph
1200
55°F
E
12 mph
12 mph
1500
55°F
E
13 mph
13 mph
1800
54°F
E
2 mph
2 mph
2100
46°F
SE
9 mph
9 mph
