December weather forecastBirmingham, IA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Birmingham, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.2°F (1.8°C) and 24.1°F (-4.4°C).Temperature
December implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's frosty 47.7°F (8.7°C) to a cold 35.2°F (1.8°C). Birmingham witnesses an average low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) throughout the month of December.Humidity
In Birmingham, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 7.1 days and accumulates 1.18" (30mm) of rain.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Birmingham, Iowa, during December, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow. In Birmingham, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.1 days and aggregates up to 14.33" (364mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, in Birmingham, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Birmingham, Iowa, is 4.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Birmingham, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Birmingham, 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 (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Birmingham, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in December
Birmingham, IA
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Birmingham, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.18").
Average rainfall days in December
Birmingham, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Birmingham, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.65"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Birmingham, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Birmingham, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Birmingham, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 18 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).
Average UV index in December
Birmingham, 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
Birmingham, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Birmingham, 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).
