December weather forecast
Curlew, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Curlew, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28°F (-2.2°C) and 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

Temperature

December's arrival is marked by a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C) in November to a freezing cold 28°F (-2.2°C). Curlew's average low-temperature in December is measured at a still subzero cold 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

Humidity

In Curlew, Iowa, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Curlew, in December, during 4.4 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Curlew, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138 days and collects up to 26.77" (680mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Curlew, in December, snow falls for 11.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.74" (95mm) of snow. In Curlew, during the entire year, snow falls for 51.6 days and aggregates up to 23.03" (585mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Curlew, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Curlew in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 28°F (-2.2°C) and 17.4°F (-8.1°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Curlew?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in Curlew in December?

In Curlew, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 4.4 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Curlew in December?

In December, in Curlew, Iowa, it is snowing for 11.9 days. Throughout December, 3.74" (95mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Curlew?

December has the shortest days of the year in Curlew, Iowa, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Curlew is 9h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Curlew?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, in Curlew, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Curlew?

The average sunshine duration in December in Curlew is 4.4h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Curlew?

In Curlew, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Curlew, IA

Average temperature in December - Curlew, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 28°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Curlew, IA

Average pressure in December - Curlew, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Curlew, IA

Average wind speed in December - Curlew, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Curlew, IA

Average humidity in December - Curlew, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Curlew, IA

Average rainfall in December - Curlew, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

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Average rainfall days in December
Curlew, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Curlew, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Curlew, IA

Average snowfall in December - Curlew, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.74"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Curlew, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Curlew, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 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
Curlew, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Curlew, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Curlew, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Curlew, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Curlew, IA

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Curlew, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Curlew, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Curlew, IA

Average visibility in December - Curlew, 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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