December weather forecast
Ayrshire, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Ayrshire, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 17.4°F (-8.1°C) and an average high of 28°F (-2.2°C).

Temperature

December signals a clear temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from November's chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C) to a freezing cold 28°F (-2.2°C). During the December nights, an average temperature of 17.4°F (-8.1°C) is observed in Ayrshire.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Ayrshire is 84%.

Rainfall

In Ayrshire, in December, it is raining for 4.4 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ayrshire, there are 138 rainfall days, and 26.77" (680mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Ayrshire are January through May, October through December. In December, in Ayrshire, it is snowing for 11.9 days. Throughout December, 3.74" (95mm) of snow is accumulated. In Ayrshire, during the entire year, snow falls for 51.6 days and aggregates up to 23.03" (585mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Ayrshire is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, in Ayrshire, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Ayrshire is 4.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. 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 Ayrshire?

The high-temperature, in December, in Ayrshire, records 28°F (-2.2°C), while the low-temperature is 17.4°F (-8.1°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ayrshire?

In December, the average relative humidity in Ayrshire, Iowa, is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December in Ayrshire?

In Ayrshire, in December, during 4.4 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Ayrshire?

In December, it is snowing for 11.9 days. Throughout December, 3.74" (95mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ayrshire?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Ayrshire have in December?

In Ayrshire, Iowa, the average day length in December is 9h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Ayrshire?

On the first day of December in Ayrshire, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ayrshire have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Ayrshire, Iowa, is 4.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Ayrshire?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ayrshire, IA

Average temperature in December - Ayrshire, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 28°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Ayrshire, IA

Average pressure in December - Ayrshire, 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 (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Ayrshire, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Ayrshire, IA

Average humidity in December - Ayrshire, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ayrshire, IA

Average rainfall in December - Ayrshire, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

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Average rainfall days in December
Ayrshire, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Ayrshire, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Ayrshire, IA

Average snowfall in December - Ayrshire, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.74"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Ayrshire, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Ayrshire, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 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
Ayrshire, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ayrshire, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ayrshire, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Ayrshire, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Ayrshire, IA

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Ayrshire, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Ayrshire, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Ayrshire, IA

Average visibility in December - Ayrshire, 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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