December weather forecast
Albia, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Albia, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.1°F (1.7°C) and 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature goes from a frosty 48.2°F (9°C) in November to a cold 35.1°F (1.7°C). Albia records an average nighttime low of 23.7°F (-4.6°C) in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Albia is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 5.3 days and typically collects 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 5.6 days. Throughout December, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is accumulated. In Albia, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.3 days and aggregates up to 10.28" (261mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Albia.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Albia, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Albia?

During December, Albia experiences an average high-temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and a low-temperature of 23.7°F (-4.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Albia?

In Albia, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the driest month in Albia?

December is the month with the least rainfall in Albia. Rain falls for 5.3 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Albia in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Albia in December?

In December, in Albia, Iowa, it is snowing for 5.6 days. Throughout December, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Albia?

December has the shortest days of the year in Albia, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Albia have in December?

In Albia, the average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Albia?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Albia have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Albia is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Albia?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December in Albia?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Albia, IA

Average temperature in December - Albia, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Albia, IA

Average pressure in December - Albia, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Albia, IA

Average wind speed in December - Albia, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Albia, IA

Average humidity in December - Albia, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Albia, IA

Average rainfall in December - Albia, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in December
Albia, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Albia, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Albia, IA

Average snowfall in December - Albia, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Albia, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Albia, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Albia, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Albia, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Albia, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Albia, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Albia, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Albia, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Albia, IA

Average visibility in December - Albia, 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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