Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The commencement of December involves a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping from a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) in November to a cold 35.2°F (1.8°C). During December, the nighttime temperature in Benton, Iowa, averages of 23.2°F (-4.9°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Benton is 78%.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall are February and December Rain falls for 5.4 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of rain.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Benton, Iowa. In Benton, during December, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28.7 snowfall days, and 11.85" (301mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Benton is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December in Benton, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in December in Benton is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Frequently asked questions
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How many days does it rain in December in Benton?
How many days does it snow in December in Benton?
What is the month with the shortest days in Benton?
How many hours of daylight does Benton have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Benton?
How many hours of sunshine does Benton have in December?
What is the UV index reading in December in Benton?
Average temperature in December
Benton, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Benton, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Benton, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Benton, IA
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Benton, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.71").
Average rainfall days in December
Benton, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Benton, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.42"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Benton, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Benton, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min
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 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Benton, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Benton, IA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Benton, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Benton, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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