Watertown Weather in December

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

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

December is in the winter in Watertown and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (26°F), whilst at night -14°C (6°F) is normal.

Watertown weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -3.6°C 25.5°F
Nightly temperature -14.2°C 6.4°F
Average temperature -8.9°C 16°F
Daily sunshine 4.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 13 mm 0.5 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 8.4°C 47.2°F
Humidity 76%
Windspeed 19.1kph 12 mph

On average December is the driest month of the year in Watertown with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Watertown

Watertown average temperature in December

December rainfall

Watertown average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Watertown 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 Watertown in December 2024.

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Watertown weather stats

Watertown weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29°C 84.2°F
Driest month: December 13mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: July 12.2hrs
Coldest month: January -6.3°C 20.7°F
Wettest month: June 94mm 3.7ins
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