December weather forecast
Decatur City, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Decatur City, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.6°F (2°C) and an average low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to a wintry 35.6°F (2°C). During December, Decatur City records an average temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 5.7 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 5.9 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated. In Decatur City, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.2 days and aggregates up to 10.16" (258mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Decatur City, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Decatur City, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

In Decatur City, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Decatur City?

Decatur City in December has an average high-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Decatur City?

In Decatur City, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the driest month in Decatur City?

January and December are months with the least rain in Decatur City, Iowa, when the rain falls for 5.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Decatur City in December?

In December, in Decatur City, the rain falls for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Decatur City?

In Decatur City, in December, during 5.9 snowfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Decatur City?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Decatur City?

In Decatur City, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Decatur City?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Decatur City?

In Decatur City, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Decatur City?

In Decatur City, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Decatur City, IA

Average temperature in December - Decatur City, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Decatur City, IA

Average pressure in December - Decatur City, 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 (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Decatur City, IA

Average wind speed in December - Decatur City, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Decatur City, IA

Average humidity in December - Decatur City, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Decatur City, IA

Average rainfall in December - Decatur City, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in December
Decatur City, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Decatur City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Decatur City, IA

Average snowfall in December - Decatur City, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Decatur City, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Decatur City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 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
Decatur City, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Decatur City, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Decatur City, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Decatur City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Decatur City, IA

Average UV index in December - Decatur City, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Decatur City, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Decatur City, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Decatur City, IA

Average visibility in December - Decatur City, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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