December weather forecast
Dougherty, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dougherty, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19°F (-7.2°C) and an average high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

Dougherty's average high-temperature decreases in December, falling from a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C) in November to a subzero cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C). During the month of December, the temperature in Dougherty generally drops to a low average of 19°F (-7.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Dougherty, Iowa, is 84%.

Rainfall

In December, in Dougherty, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dougherty, there are 146.2 rainfall days, and 29.69" (754mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Dougherty, Iowa. In Dougherty, during December, snow falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Dougherty, there are 56 snowfall days, and 24.45" (621mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Dougherty is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, in Dougherty, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Dougherty, Iowa, is 4.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Dougherty is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Dougherty?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low-temperature of 19°F (-7.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Dougherty?

In December, the average relative humidity in Dougherty, Iowa, is 84%.

How much does it rain in Dougherty in December?

In Dougherty, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Dougherty in December?

In Dougherty, in December, snow falls for 13 days, with typically accumulated 4.13" (105mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dougherty?

The month with the shortest days in Dougherty is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Dougherty is 9h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Dougherty?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dougherty, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Dougherty?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Dougherty?

In Dougherty, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Dougherty, IA

Average temperature in December - Dougherty, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19°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 (10.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Dougherty, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Dougherty, IA

Average wind speed in December - Dougherty, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Dougherty, IA

Average humidity in December - Dougherty, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Dougherty, IA

Average rainfall in December - Dougherty, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

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Average rainfall days in December
Dougherty, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Dougherty, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Dougherty, IA

Average snowfall in December - Dougherty, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Dougherty, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Dougherty, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 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
Dougherty, IA

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

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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Dougherty, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Dougherty, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Dougherty, IA

Average UV index in December - Dougherty, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Dougherty, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Dougherty, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Dougherty, IA

Average visibility in December - Dougherty, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and August (5mi).

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