December weather forecastDonnan, IA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Donnan, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30°F (-1.1°C) and an average low of 19.4°F (-7°C).Temperature
The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) to a subzero cold 30°F (-1.1°C). During December, Donnan records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 19.4°F (-7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Donnan is 84%.Rainfall
In Donnan, in December, it is raining for 6.3 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 140.2 rainfall days, and 28.7" (729mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Donnan, Iowa. In Donnan, in December, snow falls for 9.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.74" (95mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Donnan, there are 47.1 snowfall days, and 19.96" (507mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Donnan is 4.1h.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Donnan, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 30°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 19.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Donnan, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Donnan, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Donnan, IA
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Donnan, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").
Average rainfall days in December
Donnan, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Donnan, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 3.74"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Donnan, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Donnan, 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 6min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Donnan, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Donnan, IA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Donnan, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Donnan, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and July (5mi).
