December weather forecast
Otho, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Otho, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 30.2°F (-1°C) and 19.4°F (-7°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December brings a distinct temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping from a frosty 44.6°F (7°C) in November to a freezing cold 30.2°F (-1°C). December nights in Otho are marked by an average temperature drop to 19.4°F (-7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Otho is 82%.

Rainfall

In Otho, in December, it is raining for 4.7 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Otho, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.9 days and collects up to 24.96" (634mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Otho. In December, it is snowing for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 2.91" (74mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 43.2 snowfall days, and 17.01" (432mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Otho, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Otho is 4.5h.

UV index

In Otho, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Otho in December?

Otho in December has an average high-temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C) and an average low-temperature of 19.4°F (-7°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Otho?

In Otho, Iowa, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Otho?

In Otho, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 4.7 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Otho?

In December, in Otho, it is snowing for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 2.91" (74mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Otho?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Otho.

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

In December, the average day length in Otho, Iowa, is 9h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Otho?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, in Otho, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Otho?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Otho?

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

Average temperature in December - Otho, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Otho, IA

Average pressure in December - Otho, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Otho, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Otho, IA

Average humidity in December - Otho, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Otho, IA

Average rainfall in December - Otho, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in December
Otho, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Otho, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Otho, IA

Average snowfall in December - Otho, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Otho, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Otho, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.9 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
Otho, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Otho, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Otho, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Otho, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Otho, IA

Average UV index in December - Otho, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Otho, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Otho, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Otho, IA

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

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

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