December weather forecast
Manson, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Manson, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30°F (-1.1°C) and an average low of 19.4°F (-7°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December is marked by a notable decrease in high-temperatures, falling from a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C) in November to a freezing cold 30°F (-1.1°C). The average low-temperature, in December, is a still subzero cold 19.4°F (-7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Manson is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Manson, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 84.6 days and collects up to 7.91" (201mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Manson. In December, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Manson, there are 29.4 snowfall days, and 3.62" (92mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Manson, Iowa, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, in Manson, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Manson?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Manson during December are 30°F (-1.1°C) and 19.4°F (-7°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Manson?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Manson?

In Manson, during December, the rain falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Manson?

In Manson, Iowa, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Manson?

The month with the shortest days in Manson, Iowa, is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Manson?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, in Manson, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Manson?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Manson is 4.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Manson?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Manson is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Manson, IA

Average temperature in December - Manson, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 30°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Manson, IA

Average pressure in December - Manson, 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 (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Manson, IA

Average wind speed in December - Manson, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Manson, IA

Average humidity in December - Manson, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Manson, IA

Average rainfall in December - Manson, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in December
Manson, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Manson, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Manson, IA

Average snowfall in December - Manson, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Manson, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Manson, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.9 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
Manson, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Manson, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Manson, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Manson, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Manson, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Manson, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Manson, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Manson, IA

Average visibility in December - Manson, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).

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