December weather forecastBassett, IA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Bassett, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.4°F (-2°C) and min 18.3°F (-7.6°C).Temperature
Bassett's weather in December is characterized by a distinct drop in the average high-temperature, reducing from a frosty 42.8°F (6°C) in November to a subzero cold 28.4°F (-2°C). An average nighttime temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C) is noted during the month of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.Rainfall
In Bassett, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 136.1 rainfall days, and 27.32" (694mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Bassett. In Bassett, Iowa, during December, snow falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.84" (123mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 59.5 snowfall days, and 25.04" (636mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Bassett is 4.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Bassett, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 28.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 18.3°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 (10.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Bassett, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Bassett, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Bassett, IA
- Average humidity in December: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Bassett, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.69"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").
Average rainfall days in December
Bassett, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Bassett, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 4.84"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Bassett, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 13.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bassett, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Bassett, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Bassett, IA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Bassett, 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 32).
Average visibility in December
Bassett, IA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July, August and December (5mi).
