December weather forecastNichols, IA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Nichols, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34°F (1.1°C) and an average low of 23°F (-5°C).Temperature
The shift from November to December corresponds with a decrease in the average high-temperature, down to an icy 34°F (1.1°C) from a chilly 46.4°F (8°C). An average low-temperature of 23°F (-5°C) is noted during the month of December.Humidity
In Nichols, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Nichols, during the entire year, the rain falls for 92.5 days and collects up to 7.68" (195mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 22.5 snowfall days, and 3.11" (79mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Nichols, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 34°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Nichols, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Nichols, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Nichols, IA
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Nichols, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 0.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.28").
Average rainfall days in December
Nichols, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Nichols, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Nichols, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Nichols, 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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Nichols, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 24.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Nichols, IA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Nichols, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Nichols, 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).
