Sturgis Weather in December

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

The climate in Sturgis during December can be summarized as cold and dry.

December is in the winter in Sturgis and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.

Sturgis weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 1.5°C 34.7°F
Nightly temperature -10.9°C 12.4°F
Average temperature -4.7°C 23.5°F
Daily sunshine 5.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 12 mm 0.5 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 8.8°C 47.8°F
Humidity 66%
Windspeed 18.7kph 12 mph

On average December is the 2nd driest month of the year in Sturgis with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Sturgis

Sturgis average temperature in December

December rainfall

Sturgis average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Sturgis 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 Sturgis in December 2024.

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Sturgis weather stats

Sturgis weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.4°C 84.9°F
Driest month: January 9mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: August 11.1hrs
Coldest month: January 0°C 32°F
Wettest month: June 75mm 3ins
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