December weather forecast
Cascade, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cascade, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and an average low of 21.2°F (-6°C).

Temperature

A shift in Cascade's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C) to a subzero cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C). Cascade's temperature lowers to a mean of 21.2°F (-6°C) during the nights in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Cascade is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.2 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 140.9 rainfall days, and 28.7" (729mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Cascade, Iowa, during December, snow falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Cascade, there are 43.7 snowfall days, and 16.73" (425mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Cascade.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Cascade is 4.1h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Cascade in December?

The high-temperature in Cascade, Iowa, during December is 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and the low-temperature is 21.2°F (-6°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Cascade?

In December, the average relative humidity in Cascade is 82%.

How much does it rain in Cascade in December?

In December, in Cascade, Iowa, the rain falls for 7.2 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Cascade?

In Cascade, Iowa, in December, snow falls for 9.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.07" (78mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cascade?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Cascade.

How many hours of daylight does Cascade have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Cascade?

On the first day of December in Cascade, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Cascade have in December?

In Cascade, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Cascade?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December in Cascade?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Cascade, Iowa, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cascade, IA

Average temperature in December - Cascade, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Cascade, IA

Average pressure in December - Cascade, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Cascade, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Cascade, IA

Average humidity in December - Cascade, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Cascade, IA

Average rainfall in December - Cascade, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.22").

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Average rainfall days in December
Cascade, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Cascade, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Cascade, IA

Average snowfall in December - Cascade, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.07"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Cascade, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Cascade, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.2 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
Cascade, IA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Cascade, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Cascade, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Cascade, IA

Average UV index in December - Cascade, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Cascade, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Cascade, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Cascade, IA

Average visibility in December - Cascade, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (5mi).

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