December weather in Chamberlain, SD
The average temperature in Chamberlain in December is 24.3°F (15.0°F–33.6°F). Average precipitation: 0.52 inches.
December is a winter month in Chamberlain, and is cooler than the annual average of 48.2°F. Daily temperatures swing about 18.6°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 6 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 8h 45m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
33.6°F
Avg Low
15.0°F
Precipitation
0.52 in
Daylight
8h 45m
December records in Chamberlain
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 72.0°F (1998) | 1.9°F (2025) | 0.25 in (2007) |
| December 2 | 72.0°F (2012) | 1.0°F (2025) | 0.06 in (2005) |
| December 3 | 60.1°F (2012) | -1.8°F (2006) | 0.31 in (2013) |
| December 4 | 57.9°F (2020) | -5.1°F (2002) | 0.22 in (2013) |
| December 5 | 60.1°F (2012) | -8.0°F (2005) | 0.07 in (2005) |
| December 6 | 60.1°F (2023) | -16.8°F (2013) | 0.15 in (2002) |
| December 7 | 71.1°F (2023) | -18.8°F (2013) | 0.13 in (2012) |
| December 8 | 61.0°F (2020) | -13.0°F (2005) | 0.35 in (2008) |
| December 9 | 66.0°F (2006) | -7.8°F (2009) | 0.20 in (2012) |
| December 10 | 55.9°F (2011) | -6.0°F (2000) | 0.00 in (1998) |
| December 11 | 57.0°F (2004) | -11.7°F (2013) | 0.05 in (2008) |
| December 12 | 53.1°F (2004) | -18.9°F (2000) | 0.00 in (1998) |
| December 13 | 55.0°F (1999) | -11.0°F (2000) | 0.70 in (2022) |
| December 14 | 68.0°F (1998) | -15.0°F (2025) | 0.10 in (2022) |
| December 15 | 51.1°F (2004) | -12.8°F (2008) | 0.13 in (2012) |
| December 16 | 54.0°F (2002) | -6.9°F (2008) | 0.05 in (2002) |
| December 17 | 57.0°F (1998) | -7.8°F (2022) | 0.01 in (2002) |
| December 18 | 59.0°F (2011) | -8.9°F (2022) | 0.23 in (2012) |
| December 19 | 51.1°F (2006) | -5.1°F (2005) | 0.06 in (2008) |
| December 20 | 53.1°F (2003) | -9.8°F (2022) | 0.34 in (2006) |
| December 21 | 48.9°F (2020) | -17.9°F (2022) | 0.82 in (2006) |
| December 22 | 64.0°F (2020) | -18.8°F (2022) | 0.03 in (2008) |
| December 23 | 53.1°F (2023) | -14.8°F (2013) | 0.44 in (2023) |
| December 24 | 52.0°F (2025) | -15.0°F (2000) | 0.13 in (2013) |
| December 25 | 55.0°F (1999) | -11.7°F (2022) | 0.16 in (2009) |
| December 26 | 55.0°F (2011) | -4.9°F (2022) | 0.09 in (2023) |
| December 27 | 55.0°F (2024) | 6.3°F (2021) | 1.15 in (2012) |
| December 28 | 55.9°F (1999) | -2.7°F (2012) | 0.03 in (2000) |
| December 29 | 60.1°F (1999) | -1.8°F (2012) | 0.13 in (2006) |
| December 30 | 59.0°F (2004) | -0.8°F (2008) | 0.38 in (2024) |
| December 31 | 57.0°F (1999) | -8.0°F (2000) | 0.67 in (2010) |