December Rainfall and Precipitation in South Dakota
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in South Dakota, the United States of America in December.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
South Dakota precipitation in December: frequently asked questions
How much snowfall does South Dakota, the United States of America receive in December?
Sioux Falls stays mostly dry in December, with average snowfall close to 35 mm (1.4 in).
How many days does it rain in South Dakota, the United States of America in December?
Rainfall in Sioux Falls typically falls on roughly 8 days days in December.
Is December part of the rainy season in South Dakota, the United States of America?
Not really. December is outside the wettest stretch of the year in South Dakota, the United States of America.
What is the wettest city in December in South Dakota, the United States of America?
Looking at our data, Deadwood tops the wettest-cities list in South Dakota, the United States of America for December, with monthly snow/rainfall averaging 43 mm (1.7 in).
What is the driest city in December in South Dakota, the United States of America?
Rapid City is the driest city we have data for in South Dakota, the United States of America in December, with monthly snow/rainfall close to 12 mm (0.5 in).
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