December weather forecastOxford, IA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Oxford, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.8°F (1°C) and an average low of 22.8°F (-5.1°C).Temperature
December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) to an icy 33.8°F (1°C). An average low-temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) is common during the nights of December.Humidity
In Oxford, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In Oxford, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation. In Oxford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134.7 days and collects up to 27.72" (704mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Oxford, in December, during 7.3 snowfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Oxford, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.6 days and aggregates up to 14.21" (361mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.UV index
In Oxford, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Oxford, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 33.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.8°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 (15.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Oxford, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Oxford, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Oxford, IA
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Oxford, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.3"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.14").
Average rainfall days in December
Oxford, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Oxford, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.97"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Oxford, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Oxford, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
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 30min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Oxford, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October, November and December (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Oxford, IA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Oxford, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Oxford, 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).
