December weather forecast
Brighton, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Brighton, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.9°F (1.6°C) and an average low of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Temperature

Brighton's weather changes with the onset of December, slightly falling from a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to a wintry 34.9°F (1.6°C). Brighton experiences an average low-temperature reading of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In Brighton, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall in Brighton. Rain falls for 5.8 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Brighton. In Brighton, in December, during 5.7 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Brighton, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.8 days and aggregates up to 7.99" (203mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Brighton.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, in Brighton, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Brighton is 4.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Brighton is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Brighton in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Brighton, records 34.9°F (1.6°C), while the low-temperature is 24.1°F (-4.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Brighton?

The average relative humidity in December in Brighton, Iowa, is 81%.

What is the driest month in Brighton?

December is the month with the least rainfall in Brighton, Iowa. Rain falls for 5.8 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Brighton?

In Brighton, in December, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Brighton in December?

In December, in Brighton, it is snowing for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Brighton?

The month with the shortest days in Brighton is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Brighton have in December?

In Brighton, Iowa, the average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Brighton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, in Brighton, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Brighton?

In Brighton, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Brighton?

In Brighton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Brighton, IA

Average temperature in December - Brighton, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Brighton, IA

Average pressure in December - Brighton, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Brighton, IA

Average wind speed in December - Brighton, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Brighton, IA

Average humidity in December - Brighton, 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 (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Brighton, IA

Average rainfall in December - Brighton, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in December
Brighton, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Brighton, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Brighton, IA

Average snowfall in December - Brighton, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Brighton, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Brighton, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Brighton, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Brighton, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Brighton, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Brighton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Brighton, IA

Average UV index in December - Brighton, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Brighton, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Brighton, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

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 29).

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Average visibility in December
Brighton, IA

Average visibility in December - Brighton, 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).

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