December weather forecast
Delphos, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Delphos, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and an average low of 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) in November to an icy 35.2°F (1.8°C). The nighttime temperature in Delphos dips to a freezing cold 23.2°F (-4.9°C) on average during December.

Humidity

In Delphos, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 5.4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Delphos, in December, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Delphos, Iowa, there are 28.7 snowfall days, and 11.85" (301mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Delphos, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Delphos is 5h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Delphos in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Delphos, is 35.2°F (1.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 23.2°F (-4.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Delphos?

In December, the average relative humidity in Delphos, Iowa, is 78%.

What is the driest month in Delphos?

The months with the least rainfall in Delphos, Iowa, are February and December Rain falls for 5.4 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Delphos in December?

In Delphos, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 5.4 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Delphos in December?

In Delphos, in December, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Delphos?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Delphos, Iowa.

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

The average day length in December in Delphos is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Delphos?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Delphos?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Delphos is 5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Delphos?

In Delphos, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Delphos, IA

Average temperature in December - Delphos, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.2°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: 23.2°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
Delphos, IA

Average pressure in December - Delphos, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
Delphos, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Delphos, IA

Average humidity in December - Delphos, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Delphos, IA

Average rainfall in December - Delphos, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in December
Delphos, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Delphos, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Delphos, IA

Average snowfall in December - Delphos, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Delphos, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Delphos, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 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
Delphos, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Delphos, 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: 5h and 0min

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 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Delphos, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Delphos, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Delphos, IA

Average UV index in December - Delphos, 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
Delphos, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Delphos, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Delphos, IA

Average visibility in December - Delphos, 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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