December weather forecast
Holstein, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Holstein, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 19.6°F (-6.9°C) and 30°F (-1.1°C).

Temperature

Holstein in December experiences a marked decrease in the average high-temperature, descending from November's frosty 44.6°F (7°C) to a freezing cold 30°F (-1.1°C). During December, the nighttime temperature in Holstein averages of 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Holstein, Iowa, during December, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 117.4 rainfall days, and 24.61" (625mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 8 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 39.4 snowfall days, and 16.57" (421mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Holstein is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Holstein, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into 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. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Holstein?

In Holstein, 30°F (-1.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 19.6°F (-6.9°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Holstein?

The average relative humidity in December in Holstein is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Holstein?

In Holstein, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Holstein in December?

In Holstein, during December, snow falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Holstein?

December has the shortest days of the year in Holstein, Iowa, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

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

In Holstein, the average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Holstein?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, in Holstein, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Holstein have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Holstein, Iowa, is 4.6h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Holstein?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Holstein, IA

Average temperature in December - Holstein, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 30°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.6°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 (13.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Holstein, IA

Average pressure in December - Holstein, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Holstein, IA

Average wind speed in December - Holstein, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Holstein, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (67%).

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Average rainfall in December
Holstein, IA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

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Average rainfall days in December
Holstein, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Holstein, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Holstein, IA

Average snowfall in December - Holstein, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Holstein, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Holstein, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Holstein, 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 6min).

  • 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 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Holstein, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Holstein, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Holstein, IA

Average UV index in December - Holstein, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Holstein, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Holstein, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Holstein, IA

Average visibility in December - Holstein, 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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