December weather forecastBelmond, IA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Belmond, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 18.3°F (-7.6°C).Temperature
The shift into December is characterized by a noticeable reduction in the average high-temperature, decreasing from November's chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C) to a subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C). Belmond witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C) throughout December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 84%.Rainfall
In Belmond, during December, the rain falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 136.3 rainfall days, and 26.18" (665mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Belmond are January through May, October through December. In Belmond, during December, snow falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of snow. In Belmond, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.7 days and aggregates up to 20.51" (521mm) 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, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Belmond, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Belmond. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Belmond, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 28.8°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 (23.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 18.3°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 (10.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Belmond, 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 (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Belmond, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Belmond, IA
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Belmond, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").
Average rainfall days in December
Belmond, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Belmond, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.87"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Belmond, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Belmond, 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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Belmond, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).
Average UV index in December
Belmond, 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, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Belmond, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Belmond, 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).
