December weather forecastLeighton, IA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Leighton, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and 34.7°F (1.5°C).Temperature
With December's onset, the average high-temperature recedes from November's frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) to an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C). In December, Leighton reports a consistent average low-temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C) during the nights.Humidity
In Leighton, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In Leighton, in December, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Leighton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.1 days and collects up to 28.5" (724mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Leighton. In Leighton, during December, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow. In Leighton, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.1 days and aggregates up to 15.28" (388mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Leighton is 4.8h.UV index
In Leighton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Leighton, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.5°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 (15.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Leighton, 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 (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Leighton, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Leighton, IA
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Leighton, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.3"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").
Average rainfall days in December
Leighton, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Leighton, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.65"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Leighton, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Leighton, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Leighton, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9 days).
Average UV index in December
Leighton, 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
Leighton, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Leighton, 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).
