Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The arrival of December indicates a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C) in November to a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). The mean low-temperature during December nights in Independence is a still freezing cold 20.8°F (-6.2°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.Rainfall
In Independence, during December, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Independence, there are 140.6 rainfall days, and 30" (762mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Independence are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 10 days. Throughout December, 3.43" (87mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 43.9 snowfall days, and 18.43" (468mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December in Independence, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Independence, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Independence, Iowa. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Independence in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Independence?
How many days does it rain in December in Independence?
How much does it snow in Independence in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Independence?
How many hours of daylight does Independence have in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Independence?
How long on average sun shines in December in Independence?
When is the lowest UV index in Independence?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Independence?
Average temperature in December
Independence, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 31.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.8°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 (12.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Independence, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Independence, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).
Average humidity in December
Independence, IA
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Independence, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.5"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").
Average rainfall days in December
Independence, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Independence, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 3.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Independence, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 10 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Independence, 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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Independence, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January, October and November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Independence, IA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Independence, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Independence, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (5mi).
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