December weather forecastBalltown, IA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Balltown, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 20.8°F (-6.2°C).Temperature
The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). During December, Balltown records an average temperature of 20.8°F (-6.2°C) at night.Humidity
In Balltown, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.Rainfall
In Balltown, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 139.8 rainfall days, and 24.88" (632mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated. In Balltown, during the entire year, snow falls for 52.2 days and aggregates up to 16.14" (410mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December in Balltown, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Balltown, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 31.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).
Average pressure in December
Balltown, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Balltown, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Balltown, IA
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Balltown, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.5").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.02").
Average rainfall days in December
Balltown, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Balltown, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.95"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Balltown, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Balltown, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
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 6min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Balltown, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Balltown, IA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Balltown, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Balltown, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and July (5mi).
