December weather forecast
Olds, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Olds, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36°F (2.2°C) and an average low of 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Temperature

With December's arrival, Olds's weather changes as the average high-temperature falls from a chilly 48°F (8.9°C) in November to an icy 36°F (2.2°C). Olds witnesses an average low-temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

In Olds, Iowa, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Olds are February and December Rain falls for 7.3 days and accumulates 1.38" (35mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Olds are January through April, October through December. In Olds, Iowa, in December, during 6 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Olds, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.7 days and aggregates up to 15" (381mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Olds, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Olds, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Olds in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Olds, is 36°F (2.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 24.6°F (-4.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Olds?

The average relative humidity in December in Olds, Iowa, is 80%.

What is the driest month in Olds?

The months with the least rainfall in Olds, Iowa, are February and December Rain falls for 7.3 days and accumulates 1.38" (35mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December in Olds?

In Olds, in December, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Olds?

In Olds, in December, snow falls for 6 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Olds?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Olds?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Olds?

In Olds, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

How high is the UV index in December in Olds?

In Olds, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Olds, IA

Average temperature in December - Olds, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Olds, IA

Average pressure in December - Olds, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Olds, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Olds, IA

Average humidity in December - Olds, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Olds, IA

Average rainfall in December - Olds, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.29").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in December
Olds, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Olds, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Olds, IA

Average snowfall in December - Olds, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Olds, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Olds, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Olds, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Olds, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Olds, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Olds, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Olds, IA

Average UV index in December - Olds, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Olds, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Olds, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Olds, IA

Average visibility in December - Olds, 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).

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