December weather forecastDickens, IA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Dickens, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 16.9°F (-8.4°C) and 27.5°F (-2.5°C).Temperature
In December, the meteorological conditions markedly change with the average high-temperature descending from a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C) in November to a subzero cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C). In the month of December, Dickens experiences an average low-temperature of 16.9°F (-8.4°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.Rainfall
In Dickens, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 112.3 rainfall days, and 15.31" (389mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Dickens, in December, during 9.9 snowfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 45.5 snowfall days, and 11.14" (283mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:55 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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
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. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Dickens, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 27.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 16.9°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).
Average pressure in December
Dickens, 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 (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Dickens, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Dickens, 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%).
Average rainfall in December
Dickens, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 0.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").
Average rainfall days in December
Dickens, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Dickens, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.05"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Dickens, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.9 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
Dickens, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
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 24min
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 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Dickens, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Dickens, 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 and February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Dickens, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Dickens, 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).
