December weather forecastCentralia, IA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Centralia, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and an average low of 21°F (-6.1°C).Temperature
The onset of December is marked by a decrease in temperature, transitioning from a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C). An average minimum temperature of 21°F (-6.1°C) marks the month of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In Centralia, during December, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. In Centralia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.3 days and collects up to 27.4" (696mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Centralia, in December, during 9 snowfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 43.9 snowfall days, and 17.09" (434mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Centralia, the average sunshine in December is 4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Centralia, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 31.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Centralia, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Centralia, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Centralia, IA
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Centralia, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.38"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (3.7").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.14").
Average rainfall days in December
Centralia, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Centralia, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.68"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Centralia, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Centralia, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
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 0min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Centralia, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days
The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Centralia, IA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Centralia, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Centralia, 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).
