December weather forecastBoyden, IA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Boyden, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and 16.7°F (-8.5°C).Temperature
Boyden in December experiences a marked decrease in the average high-temperature, descending from November's frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) to a subzero cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C). In Boyden, the average low-temperature during the month of December is a still freezing cold 16.7°F (-8.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 84%.Rainfall
In Boyden, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. In Boyden, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.7 days and collects up to 21.42" (544mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Boyden are January through May, October through December. In Boyden, during December, snow falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow. In Boyden, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.5 days and aggregates up to 15.91" (404mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.UV index
January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Boyden, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 27.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 16.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Boyden, 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 (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Boyden, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Boyden, IA
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).
Average rainfall in December
Boyden, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.35").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
Boyden, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Boyden, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.99"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Boyden, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Boyden, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Boyden, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Boyden, IA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Boyden, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Boyden, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
