December weather forecastBettendorf, IA
December
Weather in December
Bettendorf, Iowa, welcomes December with temperatures around 34.3°F (1.3°C), marking the onset of the winter season. A marked increase in snowfall with a recorded 1.89 in confirms the arrival of winter. The increasing chill can be felt in the air, heralding the approach of Christmas. The city gets ready to celebrate the end of the year with a festive spirit under a frosty blanket. Despite the frigid weather conditions, the city stays bustling and festive, ending the year on a high note.Temperature
December ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C) to a cold 34.3°F (1.3°C). In December, the temperature drops to an average of 23.7°F (-4.6°C) at night.Humidity
In Bettendorf, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In Bettendorf, during December, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 138.1 rainfall days, and 27.32" (694mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Bettendorf, in December, during 6.9 snowfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Bettendorf, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.5 days and aggregates up to 12.8" (325mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.2h.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Bettendorf, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 34.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.7°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 (15.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Bettendorf, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Bettendorf, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Bettendorf, IA
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Bettendorf, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.1").
Average rainfall days in December
Bettendorf, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Bettendorf, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.89"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Bettendorf, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bettendorf, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
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 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Bettendorf, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Bettendorf, IA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Bettendorf, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Bettendorf, 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).
