Hot Springs Weather in December

What's the weather like in Hot Springs (South Dakota) in December 2024?

The climate in Hot Springs during December can be summarized as cold and very dry.

December is in the winter in Hot Springs and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -11°C (13°F) is normal.

Hot Springs weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 4.1°C 39.3°F
Nightly temperature -10.5°C 13.2°F
Average temperature -3.2°C 26.2°F
Daily sunshine 5.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 9 mm 0.4 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 9.4°C 49°F
Humidity 65%
Windspeed 18.7kph 12 mph

On average December is the 2nd driest month of the year in Hot Springs with around 9mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Hot Springs

Hot Springs average temperature in December

December rainfall

Hot Springs average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Hot Springs average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Hot Springs in December 2024.

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Hot Springs weather stats

Hot Springs weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.4°C 88.5°F
Driest month: January 8mm 0.3ins
Sunniest month: August 11.2hrs
Coldest month: January 2.7°C 36.9°F
Wettest month: May 72mm 2.8ins
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