December weather forecast
North Washington, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in North Washington, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and an average high of 28.4°F (-2°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from an icy 42.4°F (5.8°C) to a freezing cold 28.4°F (-2°C). December brings an average low-temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C) to North Washington.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, in North Washington, Iowa, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 98 rainfall days, and 9.8" (249mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in North Washington, Iowa. In North Washington, Iowa, in December, snow falls for 9 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 36.8 snowfall days, and 6.22" (158mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, in North Washington, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in North Washington is 4.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in North Washington. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in North Washington in December?

The high-temperature during December is 28.4°F (-2°C) and the low-temperature is 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December in North Washington?

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How much does it rain in North Washington in December?

In North Washington, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in North Washington in December?

In North Washington, Iowa, during December, snow falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in North Washington?

December has the shortest days of the year in North Washington, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in North Washington?

In December, the average day length in North Washington is 9h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in North Washington?

On the first day of December in North Washington, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does North Washington have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in North Washington is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in North Washington?

The months with the lowest UV index in North Washington, Iowa, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in North Washington?

In North Washington, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
North Washington, IA

Average temperature in December - North Washington, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
North Washington, IA

Average pressure in December - North Washington, 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 (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
North Washington, IA

Average wind speed in December - North Washington, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

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 (7.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
North Washington, IA

Average humidity in December - North Washington, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
North Washington, IA

Average rainfall in December - North Washington, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").

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Average rainfall days in December
North Washington, IA

Average rainfall days in December - North Washington, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
North Washington, IA

Average snowfall in December - North Washington, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
North Washington, IA

Average snowfall days in December - North Washington, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 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
North Washington, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - North Washington, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
North Washington, IA

Average sunshine days in December - North Washington, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
North Washington, IA

Average UV index in December - North Washington, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in December
North Washington, IA

Average cloud cover in December - North Washington, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
North Washington, IA

Average visibility in December - North Washington, 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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