December weather forecastPalmer, IA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Palmer, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 30°F (-1.1°C) and min 19.4°F (-7°C).Temperature
The arrival of December is marked by a notable decrease in high-temperatures, falling from a chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C) in November to a subzero cold 30°F (-1.1°C). In Palmer, the nighttime temperature averages to 19.4°F (-7°C) during December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Palmer is 82%.Rainfall
In Palmer, in December, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 84.6 rainfall days, and 7.91" (201mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Palmer, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 29.4 snowfall days, and 3.62" (92mm) 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, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Average temperature in December
Palmer, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 30°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°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 (12.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Palmer, 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 (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Palmer, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Palmer, 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 (68%).
Average rainfall in December
Palmer, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 0.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").
Average rainfall days in December
Palmer, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Palmer, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Palmer, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Palmer, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
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 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Palmer, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 24.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Palmer, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Palmer, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 53
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).
Average visibility in December
Palmer, 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).
