December weather forecast
Oakland, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Oakland, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 33.8°F (1°C) and min 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

Temperature

The transition into December is accompanied by a temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to an icy 33.8°F (1°C). Throughout December, the nighttime temperature averages to a freezing cold 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Oakland is 79%.

Rainfall

In Oakland, in December, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105.3 rainfall days, and 12.24" (311mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Oakland are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Oakland, there are 28.6 snowfall days, and 5" (127mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, in Oakland, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Oakland is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Oakland in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Oakland, is 33.8°F (1°C), while the average low-temperature is 21.7°F (-5.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Oakland?

In December, the average relative humidity in Oakland is 79%.

How much does it rain in Oakland in December?

In December, in Oakland, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Oakland in December?

In Oakland, during December, snow falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Oakland?

December has the shortest days of the year in Oakland, Iowa, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Oakland is 9h and 15min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Oakland?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Oakland?

The average sunshine duration in December in Oakland is 4.9h.

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

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Oakland.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Oakland?

In Oakland, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. 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
Oakland, IA

Average temperature in December - Oakland, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Oakland, IA

Average pressure in December - Oakland, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Oakland, IA

Average wind speed in December - Oakland, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Oakland, IA

Average humidity in December - Oakland, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Oakland, IA

Average rainfall in December - Oakland, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
Oakland, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Oakland, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Oakland, IA

Average snowfall in December - Oakland, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Oakland, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Oakland, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 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
Oakland, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oakland, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 5min

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 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Oakland, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Oakland, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Oakland, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Oakland, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Oakland, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Oakland, IA

Average visibility in December - Oakland, 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).

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