December weather forecast
Cherokee, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Cherokee, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 19°F (-7.2°C) and max 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Cherokee's average high-temperature witnesses a clear drop, receding from November's chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C) to a freezing cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C). December nights observe an average temperature dip to 19°F (-7.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Cherokee, in December, during 4.2 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117 rainfall days, and 19.84" (504mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Cherokee, during December, snow falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 36.4 snowfall days, and 10.67" (271mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Cherokee, Iowa, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Cherokee is 4.7h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Cherokee is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Cherokee?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Cherokee, is 29.1°F (-1.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 19°F (-7.2°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Cherokee?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Cherokee?

In Cherokee, in December, during 4.2 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Cherokee?

In Cherokee, Iowa, in December, snow falls for 8 days, with typically accumulated 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cherokee?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Cherokee?

The average day length in December in Cherokee, Iowa, is 9h and 6min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Cherokee?

On the first day of December in Cherokee, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Cherokee have in December?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Cherokee?

In Cherokee, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value 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
Cherokee, IA

Average temperature in December - Cherokee, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).

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Average pressure in December
Cherokee, IA

Average pressure in December - Cherokee, 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
Cherokee, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Cherokee, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Cherokee, IA

Average rainfall in December - Cherokee, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in December
Cherokee, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Cherokee, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Cherokee, IA

Average snowfall in December - Cherokee, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Cherokee, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Cherokee, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 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
Cherokee, IA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Cherokee, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Cherokee, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Cherokee, IA

Average UV index in December - Cherokee, 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
Cherokee, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Cherokee, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

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
Cherokee, IA

Average visibility in December - Cherokee, 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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