December weather forecast
Manchester, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Manchester, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and min 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

Temperature

As December begins, there is a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). December nights observe an average temperature dip to 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Manchester, Iowa, is 83%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Manchester. In Manchester, in December, snow falls for 8.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow. In Manchester, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.4 days and aggregates up to 6.81" (173mm) 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 7:16 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, in Manchester, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Manchester. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Manchester in December?

December temperatures in Manchester vary between a high-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and a low-temperature of 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Manchester?

In Manchester, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

What is the driest month in Manchester?

December is the month with the least rainfall in Manchester, Iowa. Rain falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Manchester in December?

In Manchester, in December, during 4.5 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Manchester?

In December, it is snowing for 8.8 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Manchester?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Manchester, Iowa.

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

In Manchester, Iowa, the average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Manchester?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Manchester?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Manchester?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December in Manchester?

In Manchester, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Manchester, IA

Average temperature in December - Manchester, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Manchester, IA

Average pressure in December - Manchester, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Manchester, IA

Average wind speed in December - Manchester, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Manchester, IA

Average humidity in December - Manchester, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Manchester, IA

Average rainfall in December - Manchester, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
Manchester, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Manchester, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Manchester, IA

Average snowfall in December - Manchester, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Manchester, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Manchester, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 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
Manchester, IA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Manchester, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Manchester, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Manchester, IA

Average UV index in December - Manchester, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Manchester, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Manchester, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Manchester, IA

Average visibility in December - Manchester, 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).

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