December weather forecastMelcher-Dallas, IA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Melcher-Dallas, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.7°F (1.5°C) and min 23°F (-5°C).Temperature
Melcher-Dallas's weather changes with the onset of December, slightly falling from a frosty 47.1°F (8.4°C) in November to a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C). In December, the recorded average low-temperature is a freezing cold 23°F (-5°C).Humidity
In Melcher-Dallas, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 5.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of rain.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Melcher-Dallas, in December, snow falls for 6.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" (19mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 30.4 snowfall days, and 6.5" (165mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Melcher-Dallas, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Melcher-Dallas, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Melcher-Dallas, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Melcher-Dallas, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Melcher-Dallas, IA
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Melcher-Dallas, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 0.47"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.47").
Average rainfall days in December
Melcher-Dallas, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Melcher-Dallas, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.75"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Melcher-Dallas, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Melcher-Dallas, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
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 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Melcher-Dallas, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days
The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Melcher-Dallas, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Melcher-Dallas, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Melcher-Dallas, 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).
