December weather forecast
Fenton, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Fenton, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 17.8°F (-7.9°C) and max 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Fenton's average high-temperature witnesses a clear drop, receding from November's frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C) to a subzero cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C). In December, the average low-temperature in Fenton records at a still freezing cold 17.8°F (-7.9°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In Fenton, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Fenton, in December, during 3.3 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Fenton, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.5 days and collects up to 11.69" (297mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Fenton are January through April, October through December. In Fenton, in December, snow falls for 8 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Fenton, there are 36.9 snowfall days, and 8.43" (214mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Fenton is 4.3h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Fenton is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Fenton?

December temperatures in Fenton vary between a high-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and a low-temperature of 17.8°F (-7.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Fenton?

In December, the average relative humidity in Fenton is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December in Fenton?

In Fenton, during December, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Fenton?

In December, in Fenton, it is snowing for 8 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fenton?

December has the shortest days of the year in Fenton, Iowa, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Fenton have in December?

In Fenton, Iowa, the average day length in December is 9h and 3min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Fenton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fenton, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Fenton?

The average sunshine duration in December in Fenton is 4.3h.

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

The month with the lowest UV index in Fenton, Iowa, is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Fenton?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fenton, IA

Average temperature in December - Fenton, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.2°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 (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.8°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 (10.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Fenton, IA

Average pressure in December - Fenton, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Fenton, IA

Average wind speed in December - Fenton, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Fenton, IA

Average humidity in December - Fenton, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Fenton, IA

Average rainfall in December - Fenton, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in December
Fenton, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Fenton, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Fenton, IA

Average snowfall in December - Fenton, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Fenton, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Fenton, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 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
Fenton, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fenton, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Fenton, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Fenton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Fenton, IA

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Fenton, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Fenton, 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 July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Fenton, IA

Average visibility in December - Fenton, 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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