December weather forecast
Prairie City, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Prairie City, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and 33.8°F (1°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December involves a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping from a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C) in November to a cold 33.8°F (1°C). Prairie City observes an average low-temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In Prairie City, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 104.4 rainfall days, and 10.71" (272mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Prairie City are January through May, October through December. In Prairie City, in December, snow falls for 5.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Prairie City, there are 27.7 snowfall days, and 4.61" (117mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Prairie City. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Prairie City?

The high-temperature, in December, in Prairie City, is 33.8°F (1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 22.1°F (-5.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Prairie City?

In Prairie City, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in Prairie City in December?

In Prairie City, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Prairie City?

In December, in Prairie City, it is snowing for 5.6 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Prairie City?

The month with the shortest days in Prairie City, Iowa, is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Prairie City?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Prairie City?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, in Prairie City, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Prairie City have in December?

In Prairie City, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Prairie City?

The months with the lowest UV index in Prairie City, Iowa, are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Prairie City?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Prairie City is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Prairie City, IA

Average temperature in December - Prairie City, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.1°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 (14.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Prairie City, IA

Average pressure in December - Prairie City, 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 (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Prairie City, IA

Average wind speed in December - Prairie City, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Prairie City, IA

Average humidity in December - Prairie City, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

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

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Average rainfall in December
Prairie City, IA

Average rainfall in December - Prairie City, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
Prairie City, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Prairie City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Prairie City, IA

Average snowfall in December - Prairie City, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Prairie City, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Prairie City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Prairie City, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Prairie City, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Prairie City, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Prairie City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Prairie City, IA

Average UV index in December - Prairie City, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Prairie City, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Prairie City, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Prairie City, IA

Average visibility in December - Prairie City, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).

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