December weather forecastOcheyedan, IA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Ocheyedan, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.8°F (-9°C) and 26.8°F (-2.9°C).Temperature
December's onset is marked by a clear temperature decrease, falling from an icy 42.3°F (5.7°C) in November to a freezing cold 26.8°F (-2.9°C). Throughout December, the nighttime temperature averages to a still subzero cold 15.8°F (-9°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 85%.Rainfall
In Ocheyedan, during December, the rain falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. In Ocheyedan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.3 days and collects up to 22.24" (565mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Ocheyedan are January through May, October through December. In Ocheyedan, during December, snow falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of snow. In Ocheyedan, during the entire year, snow falls for 51.6 days and aggregates up to 19.69" (500mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Ocheyedan is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, in Ocheyedan, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Ocheyedan, Iowa, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Ocheyedan, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 26.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 15.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Ocheyedan, 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 (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Ocheyedan, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Ocheyedan, 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 (68%).
Average rainfall in December
Ocheyedan, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").
Average rainfall days in December
Ocheyedan, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ocheyedan, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 3.46"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ocheyedan, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ocheyedan, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ocheyedan, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Ocheyedan, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Ocheyedan, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Ocheyedan, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
