December weather forecast
Osceola, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Osceola, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and max 34.9°F (1.6°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C) in November to an icy 34.9°F (1.6°C). During December, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.9 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Osceola. In December, in Osceola, it is snowing for 6.2 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Osceola, there are 30.8 snowfall days, and 11.77" (299mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Osceola, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, in Osceola, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Osceola is 4.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Osceola?

In Osceola, in December, the average high-temperature is 34.9°F (1.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 22.8°F (-5.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Osceola?

The average relative humidity in December in Osceola, Iowa, is 79%.

What is the driest month in Osceola?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 4.9 days and typically collects 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Osceola?

In Osceola, in December, it is raining for 4.9 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Osceola in December?

In Osceola, Iowa, during December, snow falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Osceola?

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

How many hours of daylight does Osceola have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Osceola?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Osceola?

In Osceola, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Osceola?

In Osceola, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Osceola, IA

Average temperature in December - Osceola, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.8°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 (15.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Osceola, IA

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

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Average wind speed in December
Osceola, IA

Average wind speed in December - Osceola, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

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 (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Osceola, IA

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

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

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Average rainfall in December
Osceola, IA

Average rainfall in December - Osceola, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in December
Osceola, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Osceola, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (16.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Osceola, IA

Average snowfall in December - Osceola, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Osceola, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Osceola, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 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
Osceola, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Osceola, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Osceola, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Osceola, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Osceola, IA

Average UV index in December - Osceola, 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
Osceola, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Osceola, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Osceola, IA

Average visibility in December - Osceola, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).

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