December weather forecast
Franklin, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Franklin, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 25°F (-3.9°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December corresponds with a decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C) from a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C). Franklin's average low-temperature in the month of December is recorded at a subzero cold 25°F (-3.9°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Franklin, Iowa, is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7 days and typically collects 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Franklin, in December, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow. In Franklin, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.4 days and aggregates up to 14.21" (361mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Franklin.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Franklin are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts 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. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Franklin in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Franklin, is 36.5°F (2.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25°F (-3.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Franklin?

The average relative humidity in December in Franklin, Iowa, is 79%.

What is the driest month in Franklin?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7 days and accumulates 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Franklin?

In Franklin, Iowa, in December, during 7 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Franklin in December?

In Franklin, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Franklin?

The month with the shortest days in Franklin is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Franklin have in December?

In December, the average day length in Franklin is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Franklin?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, in Franklin, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Franklin?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Franklin is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Franklin?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December in Franklin?

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

Average temperature in December - Franklin, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Franklin, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Franklin, IA

Average wind speed in December - Franklin, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Franklin, IA

Average humidity in December - Franklin, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Franklin, IA

Average rainfall in December - Franklin, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in December
Franklin, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Franklin, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Franklin, IA

Average snowfall in December - Franklin, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Franklin, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Franklin, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 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
Franklin, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Franklin, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Franklin, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Franklin, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Franklin, IA

Average UV index in December - Franklin, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Franklin, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Franklin, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Franklin, IA

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

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

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