December weather forecastDawson, IA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Dawson, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 21.4°F (-5.9°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C).Temperature
Dawson experiences a temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a chilly 46.6°F (8.1°C) in November to a wintry 32.9°F (0.5°C). Dawson's nighttime temperature during December is consistently averaged at a subzero cold 21.4°F (-5.9°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 131.7 rainfall days, and 26.65" (677mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Dawson, in December, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) of snow. In Dawson, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.2 days and aggregates up to 13.35" (339mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Dawson, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in December
Dawson, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 32.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21.4°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 (14°F).
Average pressure in December
Dawson, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Dawson, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in December
Dawson, IA
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Dawson, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.26"
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
Dawson, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Dawson, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.81"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Dawson, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dawson, 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 48min
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 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Dawson, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October, November and December (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Dawson, 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
Dawson, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Dawson, 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).
