Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The arrival of December corresponds with a temperature reduction, down from November's chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C) to an icy 32.2°F (0.1°C). December brings an average low-temperature of 21.7°F (-5.7°C) to Palo.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Palo is 82%.Rainfall
In Palo, during December, the rain falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Palo, there are 138.6 rainfall days, and 27.8" (706mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Palo. In December, in Palo, it is snowing for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated. In Palo, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.2 days and aggregates up to 16.73" (425mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Palo, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 1 during December leads to these advisories:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Palo in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Palo?
How much does it rain in Palo in December?
How much does it snow in Palo in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Palo?
How many hours of daylight does Palo have in December?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Palo?
How many hours of sunshine does Palo have in December?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Palo?
What is the UV index reading in December in Palo?
Average temperature in December
Palo, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 32.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Palo, 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 (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Palo, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in December
Palo, IA
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Palo, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.34"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.18").
Average rainfall days in December
Palo, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Palo, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.8"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Palo, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Palo, 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: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Palo, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Palo, IA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Palo, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Palo, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (5mi).
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