December weather forecast
Homestead, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Homestead, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 33.6°F (0.9°C) and min 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

Temperature

Homestead's transition into December involves a shift in temperature, receding from a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C) in November to a wintry 33.6°F (0.9°C). Homestead records an average low of 22.6°F (-5.2°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Homestead, Iowa, during December, the rain falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Homestead, there are 142 rainfall days, and 29.09" (739mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Homestead are January through May, October through December. In Homestead, during December, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 35.1 snowfall days, and 15.43" (392mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Homestead, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, in Homestead, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Homestead is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Homestead, Iowa, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Homestead in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Homestead, Iowa, during December are 33.6°F (0.9°C) and 22.6°F (-5.2°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Homestead?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Homestead?

In Homestead, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Homestead in December?

In Homestead, in December, during 6.7 snowfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Homestead?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Homestead.

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

In December, the average day length in Homestead, Iowa, is 9h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Homestead?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Homestead?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Homestead?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Homestead?

In Homestead, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Homestead, IA

Average temperature in December - Homestead, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Homestead, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Homestead, IA

Average wind speed in December - Homestead, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Homestead, IA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Homestead, IA

Average rainfall in December - Homestead, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

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Average rainfall days in December
Homestead, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Homestead, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Homestead, IA

Average snowfall in December - Homestead, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Homestead, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Homestead, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 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
Homestead, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Homestead, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Homestead, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Homestead, 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 June (9.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Homestead, IA

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Homestead, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Homestead, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Homestead, IA

Average visibility in December - Homestead, 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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