Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
In December, the average high-temperature goes from a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C) in November to a subzero cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C). During December, Orchard records an average temperature of 17.4°F (-8.1°C) at night.Humidity
In Orchard, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.Rainfall
In Orchard, Iowa, during December, the rain falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. In Orchard, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.3 days and collects up to 26.54" (674mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Orchard are January through May, October through December. In Orchard, Iowa, during December, snow falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.86" (98mm) of snow. In Orchard, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.9 days and aggregates up to 22.83" (580mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Orchard is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Orchard, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 27.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 17.4°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°F).
Average pressure in December
Orchard, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Orchard, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Orchard, IA
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Orchard, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").
Average rainfall days in December
Orchard, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Orchard, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 3.86"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Orchard, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Orchard, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
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 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min
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 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Orchard, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Orchard, 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, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Orchard, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 61
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Orchard, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and July (5mi).
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