December weather forecastPark View, IA

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Park View, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 34°F (1.1°C) and 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 46.4°F (8°C) in November to a wintry 34°F (1.1°C). Park View's nighttime temperature in December drops to an average of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 4.7 days and typically collects 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Park View, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Park View, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.5 days and aggregates up to 6.18" (157mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Park View, 34°F (1.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 23.4°F (-4.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

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

December is the month with the least rainfall in Park View. Rain falls for 4.7 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

In Park View, during December, the rain falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

In Park View, during December, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Park View, IA

  • Average high temperature in December: 34°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 (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Park View, IA

  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Park View, IA

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Park View, IA

  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Park View, IA

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Park View, IA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Park View, IA

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Park View, IA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 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
Park View, 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 24min

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).

Average sunshine days in December
Park View, IA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Park View, IA

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Park View, IA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Park View, IA

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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