December weather forecast
Brookdale, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Brookdale, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Temperature

As Brookdale transitions into December, a marked decrease in the average high-temperature is observed, dropping from a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to a freezing cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C) is experienced in Brookdale, Iowa.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Brookdale is 81%.

Rainfall

In Brookdale, in December, during 4.1 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Brookdale, there are 122 rainfall days, and 21.61" (549mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Brookdale, in December, during 8.4 snowfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Brookdale, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 38 days and aggregates up to 13.23" (336mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Brookdale.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Brookdale in December?

During December, Brookdale experiences an average high-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and a low-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Brookdale?

In Brookdale, Iowa, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in Brookdale in December?

In Brookdale, Iowa, in December, during 4.1 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Brookdale in December?

In December, in Brookdale, Iowa, it is snowing for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Brookdale?

The month with the shortest days in Brookdale, Iowa, is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Brookdale?

In Brookdale, the average day length in December is 9h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Brookdale?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Brookdale?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

How high is the UV index in December in Brookdale?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Brookdale, Iowa, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Brookdale, IA

Average temperature in December - Brookdale, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Brookdale, IA

Average pressure in December - Brookdale, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Brookdale, IA

Average wind speed in December - Brookdale, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Brookdale, IA

Average humidity in December - Brookdale, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

Average rainfall in December
Brookdale, IA

Average rainfall in December - Brookdale, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Brookdale, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Brookdale, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Brookdale, IA

Average snowfall in December - Brookdale, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Brookdale, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Brookdale, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Brookdale, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Brookdale, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Brookdale, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Brookdale, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Brookdale, IA

Average UV index in December - Brookdale, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Brookdale, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Brookdale, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Brookdale, IA

Average visibility in December - Brookdale, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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