December weather forecast
Epworth, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Epworth, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and min 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Temperature

Epworth experiences a temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to a subzero cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C). Epworth observes an average low-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Epworth is 83%.

Rainfall

In Epworth, in December, during 7.5 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Epworth, there are 150.8 rainfall days, and 32.4" (823mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Epworth are January through April, October through December. In December, in Epworth, it is snowing for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 4.37" (111mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 53.4 snowfall days, and 22.4" (569mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Epworth, Iowa, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of December, in Epworth, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Epworth is 4h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Epworth in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and 20.7°F (-6.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Epworth?

In Epworth, Iowa, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December in Epworth?

In Epworth, Iowa, in December, during 7.5 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Epworth in December?

In Epworth, in December, during 11.3 snowfall days, 4.37" (111mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Epworth?

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

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

In December, the average day length in Epworth is 9h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Epworth?

On the first day of December in Epworth, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Epworth have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Epworth, Iowa, is 4h.

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

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Epworth.

What is the UV index reading in December in Epworth?

In Epworth, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Epworth, IA

Average temperature in December - Epworth, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Epworth, IA

Average pressure in December - Epworth, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Epworth, IA

Average wind speed in December - Epworth, 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 (7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Epworth, IA

Average humidity in December - Epworth, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Epworth, IA

Average rainfall in December - Epworth, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").

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Average rainfall days in December
Epworth, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Epworth, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Epworth, IA

Average snowfall in December - Epworth, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.37"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.22").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Epworth, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Epworth, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14 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
Epworth, IA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Epworth, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Epworth, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Epworth, IA

Average UV index in December - Epworth, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Epworth, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Epworth, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Epworth, IA

Average visibility in December - Epworth, 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).

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