December weather forecast
Otis, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Otis, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 33.1°F (0.6°C) and 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Temperature

In Otis, the average high-temperature in December decreases from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to an icy 33.1°F (0.6°C). Nighttime temperatures in Otis, Iowa, consistently average a freezing cold 22.5°F (-5.3°C) during December.

Humidity

In Otis, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Otis, Iowa, in December, during 5.9 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Otis, Iowa, there are 120.7 rainfall days, and 18.31" (465mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, in Otis, it is snowing for 8.2 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated. In Otis, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.1 days and aggregates up to 8.43" (214mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Otis is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, in Otis, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Otis. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Otis?

During December, Otis experiences an average high-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C) and a low-temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Otis?

In December, the average relative humidity in Otis is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Otis?

In December, in Otis, Iowa, the rain falls for 5.9 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Otis in December?

In December, in Otis, Iowa, it is snowing for 8.2 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Otis?

December has the shortest days of the year in Otis, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Otis have in December?

In December, the average day length in Otis, Iowa, is 9h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Otis?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, in Otis, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Otis have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Otis?

The months with the lowest UV index in Otis, Iowa, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Otis?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Otis, IA

Average temperature in December - Otis, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.1°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 (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Otis, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Otis, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Otis, IA

Average humidity in December - Otis, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Otis, IA

Average rainfall in December - Otis, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in December
Otis, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Otis, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Otis, IA

Average snowfall in December - Otis, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Otis, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Otis, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Otis, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Otis, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

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 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Otis, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Otis, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Otis, IA

Average UV index in December - Otis, 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 and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Otis, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Otis, 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 August and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Otis, IA

Average visibility in December - Otis, 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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