December weather forecast
Arcadia, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Arcadia, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 32°F (0°C) and min 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Temperature

In the transition to December, Arcadia observes a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to a cold 32°F (0°C). Arcadia experiences an average nighttime temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Arcadia is 80%.

Rainfall

In Arcadia, in December, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 126.1 rainfall days, and 26.38" (670mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Arcadia, in December, during 9.1 snowfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Arcadia, there are 41.5 snowfall days, and 18.23" (463mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Arcadia is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Arcadia?

Arcadia in December has an average high-temperature of 32°F (0°C) and an average low-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Arcadia?

In December, the average relative humidity in Arcadia is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Arcadia?

In Arcadia, Iowa, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Arcadia?

In December, in Arcadia, it is snowing for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 3.07" (78mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Arcadia?

The month with the shortest days in Arcadia, Iowa, is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Arcadia have in December?

In December, the average day length in Arcadia is 9h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Arcadia?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Arcadia have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Arcadia?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Arcadia?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Arcadia, Iowa, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Arcadia, IA

Average temperature in December - Arcadia, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 32°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Arcadia, IA

Average pressure in December - Arcadia, 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 (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Arcadia, IA

Average wind speed in December - Arcadia, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Arcadia, IA

Average humidity in December - Arcadia, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Arcadia, IA

Average rainfall in December - Arcadia, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

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Average rainfall days in December
Arcadia, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Arcadia, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Arcadia, IA

Average snowfall in December - Arcadia, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.07"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Arcadia, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Arcadia, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 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
Arcadia, IA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • 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 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Arcadia, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Arcadia, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Arcadia, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Arcadia, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Arcadia, IA

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

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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