December weather forecast
Leeds, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Leeds, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 19°F (-7.2°C) and max 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

As December arrives, Leeds's weather displays a notable decrease in high-temperatures, falling from November's chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C) to a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). Throughout the nights in December, Leeds experiences an average low-temperature of 19°F (-7.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.2 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Leeds, during the entire year, the rain falls for 102.3 days and collects up to 12.91" (328mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Leeds, in December, during 7.3 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 31.1 snowfall days, and 6.85" (174mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Leeds.
On the first day of December in Leeds, 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

In Leeds, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Leeds?

The high-temperature, in December, in Leeds, is 31.1°F (-0.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 19°F (-7.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Leeds?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Leeds?

In December, in Leeds, the rain falls for 3.2 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Leeds in December?

In Leeds, in December, snow falls for 7.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Leeds?

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

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

In Leeds, Iowa, the average day length in December is 9h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Leeds?

On the first day of December in Leeds, Iowa, 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.

How long on average sun shines in December in Leeds?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Leeds?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Leeds, Iowa, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Leeds, IA

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).

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Average pressure in December
Leeds, IA

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Leeds, IA

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).

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Average humidity in December
Leeds, IA

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Leeds, IA

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Leeds, IA

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Leeds, IA

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Leeds, IA

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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Leeds, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Leeds, IA

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).

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Average UV index in December
Leeds, IA

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Leeds, IA

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).

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Average visibility in December
Leeds, IA

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).

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