December weather forecastColumbus City, IA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Columbus City, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 35.4°F (1.9°C) and min 24.3°F (-4.3°C).Temperature
As December begins, there is a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C) in November to a cold 35.4°F (1.9°C). In December, Columbus City experiences an average nighttime temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).Humidity
In Columbus City, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of rain.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Columbus City, in December, snow falls for 3.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Columbus City, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.4 days and aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, in Columbus City, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Columbus City, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Columbus City, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 35.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Columbus City, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Columbus City, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Columbus City, IA
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Columbus City, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 0.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.1").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.28").
Average rainfall days in December
Columbus City, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (11 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Columbus City, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Columbus City, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 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
Columbus City, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
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 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Columbus City, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 25.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (25.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Columbus City, IA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Columbus City, 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 August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Columbus City, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).
