December weather forecast
Leon, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Leon, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and an average high of 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature decreases from a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to a wintry 35.6°F (2°C). In Leon, December nights cool down to an average of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 5.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Leon are January through May, October through December. In Leon, Iowa, in December, snow falls for 5.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.14" (29mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 30.2 snowfall days, and 10.16" (258mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, in Leon, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Leon, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Leon in December?

During December, Leon experiences an average high-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C) and a low-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Leon?

The average relative humidity in December in Leon, Iowa, is 79%.

What is the driest month in Leon?

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 5.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Leon in December?

In Leon, Iowa, in December, during 5.7 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Leon in December?

In Leon, in December, snow falls for 5.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Leon?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Leon, Iowa.

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

In December, the average day length in Leon, Iowa, is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Leon?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, in Leon, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Leon?

In Leon, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Leon?

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

Average temperature in December - Leon, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Leon, IA

Average pressure in December - Leon, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Leon, IA

Average wind speed in December - Leon, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Leon, IA

Average humidity in December - Leon, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Leon, IA

Average rainfall in December - Leon, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in December
Leon, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Leon, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Leon, IA

Average snowfall in December - Leon, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Leon, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Leon, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Leon, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Leon, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Leon, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Leon, IA

Average UV index in December - Leon, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Leon, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Leon, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Leon, IA

Average visibility in December - Leon, 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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