December weather forecastPleasant Valley, IA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Pleasant Valley, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.5°F (1.4°C) and min 23.9°F (-4.5°C).Temperature
As November transitions into December, Pleasant Valley sees a drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C) to a cold 34.5°F (1.4°C). An average low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) is anticipated throughout the nights during December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 4.1 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, September through December are months with snowfall. In Pleasant Valley, in December, during 5 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 24.5 snowfall days, and 4.09" (104mm) of snow is accumulated.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 7:09 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pleasant Valley, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 34.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Pleasant Valley, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Pleasant Valley, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Pleasant Valley, IA
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Pleasant Valley, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 0.35"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.35").
Average rainfall days in December
Pleasant Valley, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Pleasant Valley, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Pleasant Valley, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pleasant Valley, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Pleasant Valley, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 22.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Pleasant Valley, IA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Pleasant Valley, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Pleasant Valley, 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).
