December weather forecast
Cylinder, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cylinder, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 28°F (-2.2°C) and 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

Temperature

December's arrival is marked by a notable drop in high-temperatures, falling from a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C) in November to a freezing cold 28°F (-2.2°C). An average low-temperature of 17.4°F (-8.1°C) marks the nights throughout December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Cylinder, Iowa, it is snowing for 11.9 days. Throughout December, 3.74" (95mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cylinder, there are 51.6 snowfall days, and 23.03" (585mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Cylinder, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Cylinder, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Cylinder?

The high-temperature, in December, in Cylinder, is 28°F (-2.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 17.4°F (-8.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Cylinder?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Cylinder?

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

How many days does it snow in December in Cylinder?

In Cylinder, in December, snow falls for 11.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.74" (95mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cylinder?

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

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Cylinder?

On the first day of December in Cylinder, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Cylinder?

In Cylinder, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Cylinder?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Cylinder is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cylinder, IA

Average temperature in December - Cylinder, 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
Cylinder, IA

Average pressure in December - Cylinder, 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
Cylinder, IA

Average wind speed in December - Cylinder, 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
Cylinder, IA

Average humidity in December - Cylinder, 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
Cylinder, IA

Average rainfall in December - Cylinder, 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
Cylinder, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Cylinder, 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
Cylinder, IA

Average snowfall in December - Cylinder, 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
Cylinder, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Cylinder, 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
Cylinder, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cylinder, 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
Cylinder, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Cylinder, 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
Cylinder, IA

Average UV index in December - Cylinder, 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
Cylinder, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Cylinder, 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
Cylinder, IA

Average visibility in December - Cylinder, 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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