December weather forecast
Donahue, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Donahue, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34°F (1.1°C) and 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Temperature

December involves a decrease in temperature, down from a frosty 46.4°F (8°C) in November to a cold 34°F (1.1°C). An average low-temperature of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) marks the nights in Donahue throughout December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Donahue is 81%.

Rainfall

In Donahue, Iowa, in December, during 7 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 151.1 rainfall days, and 31.14" (791mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Donahue, in December, snow falls for 8.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.72" (69mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.2 snowfall days, and 16.54" (420mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Donahue, Iowa.
On the first day of December in Donahue, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Donahue, Iowa, is 4.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Donahue?

Donahue in December has an average high-temperature of 34°F (1.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.2°F (-4.9°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Donahue?

The average relative humidity in December in Donahue, Iowa, is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Donahue?

In December, in Donahue, the rain falls for 7 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Donahue?

In Donahue, Iowa, during December, snow falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Donahue?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Donahue.

How many hours of daylight does Donahue have in December?

In Donahue, the average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Donahue?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, in Donahue, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Donahue have in December?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Donahue?

The months with the lowest UV index in Donahue are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Donahue?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Donahue is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Donahue, IA

Average temperature in December - Donahue, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Donahue, IA

Average pressure in December - Donahue, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Donahue, IA

Average wind speed in December - Donahue, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Donahue, IA

Average humidity in December - Donahue, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Donahue, IA

Average rainfall in December - Donahue, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in December
Donahue, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Donahue, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Donahue, IA

Average snowfall in December - Donahue, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Donahue, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Donahue, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Donahue, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Donahue, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 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
Donahue, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Donahue, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (8.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Donahue, IA

Average UV index in December - Donahue, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Donahue, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Donahue, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Donahue, IA

Average visibility in December - Donahue, 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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