December weather forecast
Climax, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Climax, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and an average high of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a decrease, transitioning from a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C). Throughout December, Climax's nights cool down to an average of 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Climax, during December, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. In Climax, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.2 days and collects up to 21.77" (553mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Climax are January through April, October through December. In Climax, in December, during 4.8 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Climax, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.7 days and aggregates up to 9.76" (248mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Climax.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, in Climax, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Climax. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Climax?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Climax, Iowa, are 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 22.1°F (-5.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Climax?

In December, the average relative humidity in Climax is 78%.

How much does it rain in Climax in December?

In December, in Climax, Iowa, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Climax in December?

In Climax, in December, during 4.8 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Climax?

The month with the shortest days in Climax, Iowa, is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

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

In Climax, Iowa, the average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Climax?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Climax?

In Climax, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Climax?

The months with the lowest UV index in Climax are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Climax?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Climax is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Climax, IA

Average temperature in December - Climax, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Climax, IA

Average pressure in December - Climax, 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
Climax, IA

Average wind speed in December - Climax, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Climax, IA

Average humidity in December - Climax, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Climax, IA

Average rainfall in December - Climax, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in December
Climax, IA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Climax, IA

Average snowfall in December - Climax, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Climax, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Climax, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 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
Climax, IA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Climax, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Climax, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Climax, IA

Average UV index in December - Climax, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Climax, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Climax, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Climax, IA

Average visibility in December - Climax, 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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