December weather forecast
Charter Oak, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Charter Oak, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to a subzero cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C). An average temperature of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) marks the nights in December.

Humidity

In Charter Oak, Iowa, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Charter Oak, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Charter Oak, there are 123 rainfall days, and 24.72" (628mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Charter Oak, Iowa. In Charter Oak, Iowa, in December, snow falls for 8 days, with typically accumulated 2.44" (62mm) of snow. In Charter Oak, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.8 days and aggregates up to 14.53" (369mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Charter Oak is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Charter Oak, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Charter Oak, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

In Charter Oak, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Charter Oak?

In Charter Oak, in December, the average high-temperature is 31.8°F (-0.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 20.3°F (-6.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Charter Oak?

In Charter Oak, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in Charter Oak in December?

In December, in Charter Oak, Iowa, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Charter Oak?

In Charter Oak, Iowa, in December, during 8 snowfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Charter Oak?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Charter Oak have in December?

The average day length in December in Charter Oak is 9h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Charter Oak?

On the first day of December in Charter Oak, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Charter Oak?

In Charter Oak, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

How high is the UV index in December in Charter Oak?

In Charter Oak, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Charter Oak, IA

Average temperature in December - Charter Oak, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.8°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 (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14°F).

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Average pressure in December
Charter Oak, IA

Average pressure in December - Charter Oak, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Charter Oak, IA

Average wind speed in December - Charter Oak, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Charter Oak, IA

Average humidity in December - Charter Oak, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Charter Oak, IA

Average rainfall in December - Charter Oak, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in December
Charter Oak, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Charter Oak, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Charter Oak, IA

Average snowfall in December - Charter Oak, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Charter Oak, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Charter Oak, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 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
Charter Oak, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Charter Oak, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

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 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Charter Oak, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Charter Oak, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Charter Oak, IA

Average UV index in December - Charter Oak, 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 February (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Charter Oak, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Charter Oak, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Charter Oak, IA

Average visibility in December - Charter Oak, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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