South Dakota weather in December 2024

Expect 28°F daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 4 hours of sunshine per day in South Dakota in December. Check more long-term weather averages for South Dakota in December before you book your next holiday to South Dakota in 2024/2025.

28
28°F max day temperature
4
4 hours of sunshine per day
6
6 days with some rainfall
9
9°F min night temperature
9
9 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
0.7
0.7 inches of monthly rainfall
1
1 (Low) UV index

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The December weather guide for South Dakota (Sioux Falls) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How cold is it in South Dakota in December?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 28°F in Sioux Falls, South Dakota in December, falling to 9°F at night.

How sunny is it in South Dakota in December?

There are normally 4 hours of bright sunshine each day in Sioux Falls, South Dakota in December - that's 49% of daylight hours.

Does it rain in South Dakota in December?

There are usually 6 days with some rain in Sioux Falls, South Dakota in December and the average monthly rainfall is 0.7 inches. Rain may fall as snow in this month.

South Dakota December sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for South Dakota in December 2024. Select a month to view South Dakota sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The South Dakota sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Sioux Falls.

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Date	Sunrise times	Sunset times
Sunday, 1st December 2024	07:41	16:51
Monday, 16th December 2024	07:54	16:52
Tuesday, 31st December 2024	08:00	17:01

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South Dakota - quick facts
Flight time^✝	12.5 hours
Time difference	UK -6 to -7 hours
Language(s)	English
Currency	US Dollar
Electricity	A + B plug (120V)
Driving side	Right
Visa^✝	Yes
Why visit?	Nature
Tourist info	South Dakota Department of Tourism