December weather forecastKanawha, IA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Kanawha, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and an average low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).Temperature
December signals a significant shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C) to a subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C). During December, Kanawha's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.Rainfall
In Kanawha, in December, it is raining for 4.6 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Kanawha, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.3 days and collects up to 26.18" (665mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Kanawha, during December, snow falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of snow. In Kanawha, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.7 days and aggregates up to 20.51" (521mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Kanawha, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Kanawha, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 28.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 18.3°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 (10.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Kanawha, 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 (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Kanawha, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Kanawha, IA
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Kanawha, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").
Average rainfall days in December
Kanawha, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Kanawha, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.87"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Kanawha, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kanawha, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Kanawha, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).
Average UV index in December
Kanawha, IA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Kanawha, 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
Kanawha, 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).
