December weather forecastBlanchard, IA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Blanchard, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C).Temperature
The transition into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C) from November's fresh 50.2°F (10.1°C). During December nights, Blanchard records an average temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In December, in Blanchard, Iowa, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 120.8 rainfall days, and 24.09" (612mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Blanchard. In Blanchard, in December, during 4.5 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Blanchard, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.5 days and aggregates up to 10.51" (267mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Blanchard, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Average temperature in December
Blanchard, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Blanchard, 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 (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Blanchard, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Blanchard, IA
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).
Average rainfall in December
Blanchard, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 0.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
Blanchard, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Blanchard, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.46"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Blanchard, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (6.7 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
Blanchard, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
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 12min
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 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Blanchard, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days
The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Blanchard, IA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Blanchard, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Blanchard, 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).
