December weather forecast
Beacon, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Beacon, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and max 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C). December in Beacon generally records an average low-temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Beacon, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Beacon, Iowa, there are 141.1 rainfall days, and 28.5" (724mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Beacon, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Beacon, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.1 days and aggregates up to 15.28" (388mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Beacon, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Beacon is 4.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Beacon is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Beacon?

The high-temperature, in December, in Beacon, records 34.7°F (1.5°C), while the low-temperature is 23.5°F (-4.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Beacon?

The average relative humidity in December in Beacon, Iowa, is 80%.

How much does it rain in Beacon in December?

In Beacon, Iowa, in December, during 7.1 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Beacon in December?

In Beacon, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Beacon?

December has the shortest days of the year in Beacon, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Beacon?

In Beacon, the average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Beacon?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Beacon?

The average sunshine duration in December in Beacon is 4.8h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Beacon?

In Beacon, the average daily maximum UV index in December 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
Beacon, IA

Average temperature in December - Beacon, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Beacon, IA

Average pressure in December - Beacon, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Beacon, IA

Average wind speed in December - Beacon, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Beacon, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Beacon, IA

Average rainfall in December - Beacon, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

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Average rainfall days in December
Beacon, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Beacon, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Beacon, IA

Average snowfall in December - Beacon, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Beacon, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Beacon, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Beacon, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Beacon, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

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
Beacon, IA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Beacon, IA

Average UV index in December - Beacon, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Beacon, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Beacon, IA

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

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

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