December weather forecastBaxter, IA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Baxter, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.9°F (0.5°C) and min 21.9°F (-5.6°C).Temperature
The arrival of December corresponds with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C) to an icy 32.9°F (0.5°C). Baxter experiences a mean low-temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C) during December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In Baxter, in December, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Baxter, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.2 days and collects up to 26.65" (677mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Baxter. In Baxter, in December, snow falls for 7.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.09" (53mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.2 snowfall days, and 14.02" (356mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, in Baxter, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Baxter, Iowa, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Baxter is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Baxter, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 32.9°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: 21.9°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).
Average pressure in December
Baxter, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Baxter, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in December
Baxter, IA
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Baxter, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").
Average rainfall days in December
Baxter, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Baxter, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.09"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Baxter, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Baxter, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
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 36min
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).
Average sunshine days in December
Baxter, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Baxter, IA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Baxter, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Baxter, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).
