December weather forecastColo, IA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Colo, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 32.4°F (0.2°C) and 21.2°F (-6°C).Temperature
The arrival of December corresponds with a shift in temperature, down from a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C) in November to a cold 32.4°F (0.2°C). During December, the average low-temperature is a subzero cold 21.2°F (-6°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
In Colo, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. In Colo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.1 days and collects up to 26.61" (676mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Colo, in December, snow falls for 8.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow. In Colo, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.3 days and aggregates up to 14.13" (359mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Colo, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Colo, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 32.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Colo, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Colo, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Colo, IA
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Colo, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").
Average rainfall days in December
Colo, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Colo, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.01"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Colo, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Colo, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Colo, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Colo, IA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Colo, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Colo, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).
