December weather forecast
Centerville, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Centerville, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and an average high of 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the weather shows a temperature decrease, transitioning from a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) in November to an icy 35.8°F (2.1°C). Throughout the month of December, Centerville reports a steady low-temperature average of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Centerville, in December, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Centerville, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.2 days and collects up to 27.48" (698mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Centerville are January through May, October through December. In Centerville, in December, snow falls for 7.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33.2 snowfall days, and 15.31" (389mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Centerville, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Centerville, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Centerville is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Centerville?

In Centerville, 35.8°F (2.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 23.9°F (-4.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Centerville?

In Centerville, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Centerville?

In Centerville, in December, during 7 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Centerville in December?

In Centerville, in December, during 7.2 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Centerville?

December has the shortest days of the year in Centerville, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Centerville have in December?

In Centerville, Iowa, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Centerville?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, in Centerville, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Centerville?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Centerville, Iowa, is 4.8h.

How high is the UV index in December in Centerville?

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

Average temperature in December - Centerville, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Centerville, IA

Average pressure in December - Centerville, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Centerville, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Centerville, IA

Average humidity in December - Centerville, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Centerville, IA

Average rainfall in December - Centerville, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").

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Average rainfall days in December
Centerville, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Centerville, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Centerville, IA

Average snowfall in December - Centerville, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Centerville, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Centerville, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Centerville, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Centerville, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Centerville, IA

Average UV index in December - Centerville, 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
Centerville, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Centerville, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Centerville, IA

Average visibility in December - Centerville, 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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