December weather forecast
Earlham, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Earlham, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 33.4°F (0.8°C) and min 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 46.6°F (8.1°C) in November to a cold 33.4°F (0.8°C). Throughout December, Earlham witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Earlham, Iowa, during December, the rain falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Earlham, there are 112.7 rainfall days, and 16.06" (408mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Earlham. In Earlham, in December, during 5.7 snowfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Earlham, during the entire year, snow falls for 32 days and aggregates up to 7.32" (186mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Earlham is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Earlham, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Earlham is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Earlham?

In Earlham, 33.4°F (0.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 22.3°F (-5.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Earlham?

The average relative humidity in December in Earlham, Iowa, is 78%.

How much does it rain in Earlham in December?

In Earlham, Iowa, in December, during 3.9 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Earlham in December?

In December, in Earlham, Iowa, it is snowing for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Earlham?

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

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

The average day length in December in Earlham, Iowa, is 9h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Earlham?

On the first day of December in Earlham, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Earlham?

In Earlham, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

How high is the UV index in December in Earlham?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Earlham, IA

Average temperature in December - Earlham, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Earlham, IA

Average pressure in December - Earlham, 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 (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Earlham, IA

Average wind speed in December - Earlham, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Earlham, IA

Average humidity in December - Earlham, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Earlham, IA

Average rainfall in December - Earlham, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
Earlham, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Earlham, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Earlham, IA

Average snowfall in December - Earlham, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Earlham, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Earlham, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 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
Earlham, IA

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

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Earlham, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Earlham, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Earlham, IA

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Earlham, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Earlham, IA

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

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

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