December weather forecastFort Dodge, IA
December
Weather in December
December coincides with the heart of winter in Fort Dodge. Characterized by short daylight hours and a sunshine duration that barely exceeds the 4.5-hour mark, the month is a predominantly gloomy affair. Amidst the holiday cheer, residents have to contend with a bleak and frosty climate. Snowfall slants through the air, soon coating the city in brilliantly reflective white each year. As December ends, the same patterns of relentless cold and dark days carry over into the new year.Temperature
December's onset brings a noticeable temperature drop, falling from a chilly 44.6°F (7°C) in November to a freezing cold 30.2°F (-1°C). During December, Fort Dodge records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 19.4°F (-7°C).Humidity
In Fort Dodge, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In Fort Dodge, during December, the rain falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 130.9 rainfall days, and 24.96" (634mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Fort Dodge, in December, snow falls for 9.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.91" (74mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 43.2 snowfall days, and 17.01" (432mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.UV index
In Fort Dodge, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Fort Dodge, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 30.2°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 (25°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 19.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Fort Dodge, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Fort Dodge, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Fort Dodge, IA
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Fort Dodge, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").
Average rainfall days in December
Fort Dodge, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Fort Dodge, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.91"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Fort Dodge, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fort Dodge, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Fort Dodge, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Fort Dodge, IA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Fort Dodge, 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 July and September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Fort Dodge, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).
