December weather forecast
Fairfax, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Fairfax, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and an average high of 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Fairfax experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature receding from a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a cold 33.1°F (0.6°C). During December, the temperature in Fairfax, Iowa, tends to dip to an average of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Fairfax is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, in Fairfax, Iowa, the rain falls for 5.9 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fairfax, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.7 days and collects up to 18.31" (465mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Fairfax, during December, snow falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 36.1 snowfall days, and 8.43" (214mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, in Fairfax, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Fairfax?

The high-temperature, in December, in Fairfax, is 33.1°F (0.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 22.5°F (-5.3°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Fairfax?

The average relative humidity in December in Fairfax, Iowa, is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Fairfax?

In December, the rain falls for 5.9 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Fairfax?

In Fairfax, Iowa, in December, snow falls for 8.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fairfax?

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

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

The average day length in December in Fairfax, Iowa, is 9h and 11min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Fairfax?

On the first day of December in Fairfax, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairfax have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Fairfax, Iowa, is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Fairfax?

The months with the lowest UV index in Fairfax, Iowa, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Fairfax?

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

Average temperature in December - Fairfax, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Fairfax, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Fairfax, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and 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
Fairfax, IA

Average humidity in December - Fairfax, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Fairfax, IA

Average rainfall in December - Fairfax, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in December
Fairfax, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Fairfax, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Fairfax, IA

Average snowfall in December - Fairfax, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Fairfax, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Fairfax, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Fairfax, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fairfax, 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 12min).

  • 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: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Fairfax, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Fairfax, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Fairfax, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Fairfax, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Fairfax, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Fairfax, IA

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

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

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