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
December is characterized by a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C) in November to a cold 34.3°F (1.3°C). During December, the nighttime temperature averages of 22.1°F (-5.5°C).Humidity
In Quincy, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
In Quincy, in December, it is raining for 4.7 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Quincy, there are 115.1 rainfall days, and 19.21" (488mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Quincy are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 5.3 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 27.6 snowfall days, and 8.15" (207mm) of snow is accumulated.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 7:25 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, in Quincy, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.UV index
In Quincy, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in December in Quincy?
How much does it rain in Quincy in December?
How much does it snow in Quincy in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Quincy?
How many hours of daylight does Quincy have in December?
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What is the UV index reading in December in Quincy?
Average temperature in December
Quincy, 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
Quincy, 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
Quincy, 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
Quincy, 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
Quincy, 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
Quincy, 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
Quincy, 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
Quincy, 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
Quincy, 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
Quincy, 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
Quincy, 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
Quincy, 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
Quincy, 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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