December weather forecastLeeds, IA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Leeds, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and an average low of 19°F (-7.2°C).Temperature
A clear reduction in the average high-temperature is witnessed with the onset of December, reducing from a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). In December, Leeds encounters an average low-temperature of 19°F (-7.2°C) during the night.Humidity
In Leeds, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In Leeds, during December, the rain falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 102.3 rainfall days, and 12.91" (328mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 31.1 snowfall days, and 6.85" (174mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Leeds, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Leeds, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 31.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 19°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Leeds, 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 (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Leeds, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Leeds, IA
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).
Average rainfall in December
Leeds, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.85").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.39").
Average rainfall days in December
Leeds, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Leeds, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.42"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Leeds, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Leeds, 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 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Leeds, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 22.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Leeds, IA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Leeds, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in December
Leeds, 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).
