December weather forecast
Drakesville, IA

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Drakesville, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and an average high of 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

In Drakesville, the average high-temperature in December decreases from a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) in November to a wintry 36°F (2.2°C). In Drakesville, the average low-temperature is 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, in Drakesville, the rain falls for 7.7 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Drakesville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.4 days and collects up to 26.54" (674mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Drakesville are January through April, October through December. In December, in Drakesville, it is snowing for 6.7 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated. In Drakesville, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.8 days and aggregates up to 16.18" (411mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Drakesville is December, with an average of 9h and 19min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Drakesville, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Drakesville, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Drakesville, Iowa, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interpret into the following advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in December in Drakesville?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Drakesville, is 36°F (2.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 24.1°F (-4.4°C). in August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Drakesville?

The average relative humidity in December in Drakesville, Iowa, is 79%.

How much does it rain in Drakesville in December?

In Drakesville, in December, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Drakesville in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.7 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Drakesville?

The month with the shortest days in Drakesville, Iowa, is December, with an average of 9h and 19min of daylight.

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

In Drakesville, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Drakesville?

On the first day of December in Drakesville, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Drakesville have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Drakesville is 4.7h.

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

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Drakesville.

How high is the UV index in December in Drakesville?

In Drakesville, 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
Drakesville, IA

Average temperature in December - Drakesville, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Drakesville, IA

Average pressure in December - Drakesville, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Drakesville, IA

Average wind speed in December - Drakesville, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Drakesville, IA

Average humidity in December - Drakesville, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Drakesville, IA

Average rainfall in December - Drakesville, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

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Average rainfall days in December
Drakesville, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Drakesville, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (16.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Drakesville, IA

Average snowfall in December - Drakesville, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Drakesville, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Drakesville, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 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
Drakesville, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Drakesville, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

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 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Drakesville, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Drakesville, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Drakesville, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Drakesville, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Drakesville, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Drakesville, IA

Average visibility in December - Drakesville, 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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