December weather forecast
Bennett, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bennett, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 23°F (-5°C) and 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Temperature

A change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from a frosty 46°F (7.8°C) to a cold 33.3°F (0.7°C). Throughout the month of December, Bennett observes an average nighttime temperature of 23°F (-5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Bennett is 81%.

Rainfall

In Bennett, in December, during 7.2 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Bennett, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.6 days and collects up to 30.04" (763mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Bennett are January through April, October through December. In Bennett, Iowa, in December, snow falls for 7.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.36" (60mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Bennett, there are 37.9 snowfall days, and 16.81" (427mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Bennett is 4.4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Bennett. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Bennett?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 33.3°F (0.7°C) and 23°F (-5°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Bennett?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Bennett?

In December, in Bennett, Iowa, the rain falls for 7.2 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Bennett in December?

In Bennett, Iowa, in December, snow falls for 7.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Bennett?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Bennett?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bennett have in December?

In Bennett, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Bennett?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Bennett.

How high is the UV index in December in Bennett?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Bennett, Iowa, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Bennett, IA

Average temperature in December - Bennett, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Bennett, IA

Average pressure in December - Bennett, 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 (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Bennett, IA

Average wind speed in December - Bennett, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Bennett, IA

Average humidity in December - Bennett, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Bennett, IA

Average rainfall in December - Bennett, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

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Average rainfall days in December
Bennett, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Bennett, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Bennett, IA

Average snowfall in December - Bennett, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Bennett, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Bennett, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 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
Bennett, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bennett, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Bennett, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Bennett, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Bennett, IA

Average UV index in December - Bennett, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Bennett, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Bennett, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Bennett, IA

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

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

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