December weather forecast
Buffalo, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Buffalo, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.5°F (1.4°C) and 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Temperature

December suggests a modest reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from a frosty 47.1°F (8.4°C) in November to an icy 34.5°F (1.4°C). Buffalo, in the month of December, anticipates a consistent average low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.6 days and typically collects 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Buffalo. In Buffalo, Iowa, in December, snow falls for 7.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 35.4 snowfall days, and 8.35" (212mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:10 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Buffalo in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 34.5°F (1.4°C) and 24.1°F (-4.4°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Buffalo?

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

What is the driest month in Buffalo?

December is the month with the least rainfall in Buffalo, Iowa. Rain falls for 6.6 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Buffalo in December?

In December, the rain falls for 6.6 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Buffalo?

In December, in Buffalo, Iowa, it is snowing for 7.8 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Buffalo?

The month with the shortest days in Buffalo, Iowa, is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Buffalo have in December?

In December, the average day length in Buffalo is 9h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Buffalo?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, in Buffalo, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Buffalo have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

How high is the UV index in December in Buffalo?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Buffalo, Iowa, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Buffalo, IA

Average temperature in December - Buffalo, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.5°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 (28.2°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 (16.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Buffalo, IA

Average pressure in December - Buffalo, 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
Buffalo, IA

Average wind speed in December - Buffalo, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Buffalo, IA

Average humidity in December - Buffalo, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Buffalo, IA

Average rainfall in December - Buffalo, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.75").

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Average rainfall days in December
Buffalo, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Buffalo, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days

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

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Average snowfall in December
Buffalo, IA

Average snowfall in December - Buffalo, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (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
Buffalo, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Buffalo, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.8 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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Buffalo, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 2min

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 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Buffalo, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Buffalo, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Buffalo, IA

Average UV index in December - Buffalo, 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
Buffalo, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Buffalo, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Buffalo, IA

Average visibility in December - Buffalo, 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).

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