December weather forecastEmmetsburg, IA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Emmetsburg, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28°F (-2.2°C) and 17.4°F (-8.1°C).Temperature
Emmetsburg in December showcases a distinct temperature shift, moving from an average high of a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C) in November to a subzero cold 28°F (-2.2°C). Emmetsburg's nighttime temperature in December drops to an average of 17.4°F (-8.1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 84%.Rainfall
In Emmetsburg, in December, during 4.4 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Emmetsburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138 days and collects up to 26.77" (680mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Emmetsburg, in December, snow falls for 11.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.74" (95mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 51.6 snowfall days, and 23.03" (585mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Emmetsburg is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Emmetsburg, Iowa, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.UV index
In Emmetsburg, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Emmetsburg, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 28°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 17.4°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 (10.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Emmetsburg, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Emmetsburg, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Emmetsburg, IA
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).
Average rainfall in December
Emmetsburg, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").
Average rainfall days in December
Emmetsburg, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Emmetsburg, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 3.74"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Emmetsburg, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Emmetsburg, 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 24min
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).
Average sunshine days in December
Emmetsburg, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Emmetsburg, IA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Emmetsburg, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Emmetsburg, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
