December weather in Florence, SD
The average temperature in Florence in December is 18.1°F (9.1°F–27.1°F). Average precipitation: 0.70 inches. Average snowfall is 7.6 inches.
December is a winter month in Florence, and is cooler than the annual average of 42.7°F. Daily temperatures swing about 18°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 4 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 8h 35m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
27.1°F
Avg Low
9.1°F
Precipitation
0.70 in
Snow
7.6 in
December records in Florence
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 46.0°F (2017) | -11.9°F (2014) | 0.58 in (2015) |
| December 2 | 50.0°F (2012) | -14.1°F (2014) | 0.36 in (2007) |
| December 3 | 55.9°F (2012) | -15.0°F (2014) | 0.25 in (2013) |
| December 4 | 53.1°F (2012) | 0.0°F (2015) | 0.02 in (2002) |
| December 5 | 46.9°F (2020) | -4.0°F (2013) | 0.26 in (2003) |
| December 6 | 46.0°F (2020) | -14.1°F (2013) | 0.05 in (2004) |
| December 7 | 46.0°F (2020) | -18.0°F (2013) | 0.12 in (2021) |
| December 8 | 44.1°F (2020) | -18.9°F (2013) | 0.07 in (2025) |
| December 9 | 51.1°F (2020) | -13.0°F (2013) | 0.28 in (2008) |
| December 10 | 51.1°F (2020) | -14.1°F (2012) | 0.11 in (2025) |
| December 11 | 46.0°F (2015) | -14.1°F (2012) | 0.00 in (2001) |
| December 12 | 44.1°F (2011) | -18.0°F (2013) | 0.09 in (2005) |
| December 13 | 41.0°F (2017) | -18.0°F (2016) | 0.21 in (2022) |
| December 14 | 48.0°F (2014) | -17.0°F (2016) | 0.27 in (2022) |
| December 15 | 48.0°F (2014) | -17.0°F (2016) | 0.38 in (2008) |
| December 16 | 46.0°F (2014) | -18.0°F (2016) | 0.38 in (2021) |
| December 17 | 43.0°F (2018) | -6.0°F (2016) | 0.44 in (2014) |
| December 18 | 39.0°F (2011) | -34.1°F (2016) | 0.27 in (2002) |
| December 19 | 50.0°F (2011) | -34.1°F (2016) | 0.10 in (2024) |
| December 20 | 42.1°F (2018) | -5.1°F (2016) | 0.12 in (2008) |
| December 21 | 39.0°F (2020) | -11.0°F (2013) | 0.39 in (2010) |
| December 22 | 39.0°F (2020) | -11.0°F (2013) | 0.13 in (2009) |
| December 23 | 54.0°F (2020) | -20.0°F (2013) | 0.12 in (2022) |
| December 24 | 37.0°F (2011) | -22.0°F (2013) | 0.63 in (2023) |
| December 25 | 41.0°F (2011) | -20.0°F (2013) | 0.41 in (2023) |
| December 26 | 42.1°F (2011) | -15.0°F (2017) | 0.73 in (2016) |
| December 27 | 48.9°F (2011) | -15.0°F (2017) | 0.23 in (2021) |
| December 28 | 41.0°F (2013) | -15.0°F (2017) | 0.12 in (2012) |
| December 29 | 45.0°F (2011) | -15.0°F (2018) | 0.25 in (2011) |
| December 30 | 39.9°F (2011) | -26.0°F (2018) | 1.04 in (2005) |
| December 31 | 35.1°F (2011) | -29.0°F (2017) | 0.40 in (2006) |