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 start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C) in November to an icy 34.3°F (1.3°C). During the month of December, Prescott's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 22.1°F (-5.5°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Prescott, Iowa, is 79%.Rainfall
In Prescott, in December, during 4.7 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 115.1 rainfall days, and 19.21" (488mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Prescott, Iowa, during December, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow. In Prescott, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.6 days and aggregates up to 8.15" (207mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, in Prescott, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Prescott is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is December in Prescott?
What is the average humidity in December in Prescott?
How many days does it rain in December in Prescott?
How many days does it snow in December in Prescott?
What is the month with the shortest days in Prescott?
How many hours of daylight does Prescott have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Prescott?
How many hours of sunshine does Prescott have in December?
How high is the UV index in December in Prescott?
Average temperature in December
Prescott, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 34.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).
Average pressure in December
Prescott, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Prescott, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).
Average humidity in December
Prescott, IA
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Prescott, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").
Average rainfall days in December
Prescott, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Prescott, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.22"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Prescott, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Prescott, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min
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 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Prescott, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12 days).
Average UV index in December
Prescott, IA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Prescott, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Prescott, 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).
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