December weather forecastPrairieburg, IA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Prairieburg, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and min 21.4°F (-5.9°C).Temperature
In December, the average high-temperature decreases from a frosty 44.6°F (7°C) in November to a subzero cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C). In December, in Prairieburg, the average low-temperature is a still freezing cold 21.4°F (-5.9°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 7.7 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Prairieburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.5 days and collects up to 28.27" (718mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Prairieburg, during December, snow falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Prairieburg, there are 43.2 snowfall days, and 17.17" (436mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Prairieburg, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, in Prairieburg, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Prairieburg, Iowa, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Prairieburg, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 31.8°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 (25.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Prairieburg, 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
Prairieburg, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Prairieburg, IA
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Prairieburg, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.26").
Average rainfall days in December
Prairieburg, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Prairieburg, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 3.07"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Prairieburg, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.1 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
Prairieburg, 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 12min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Prairieburg, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Prairieburg, IA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Prairieburg, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Prairieburg, 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).
