December weather forecastFairview, IA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Fairview, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and 32.4°F (0.2°C).Temperature
December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C) in November to a wintry 32.4°F (0.2°C). Throughout December, Fairview registers a consistent average low-temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C).Humidity
In Fairview, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fairview, there are 137.5 rainfall days, and 27.68" (703mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Fairview, in December, snow falls for 8.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.24" (57mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.8 snowfall days, and 15.16" (385mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Fairview, Iowa, is 4.2h.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Fairview, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 32.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Fairview, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Fairview, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in December
Fairview, IA
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Fairview, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.3"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.02").
Average rainfall days in December
Fairview, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Fairview, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.16").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Fairview, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fairview, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
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 12min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Fairview, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Fairview, IA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Fairview, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Fairview, 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).
