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's arrival correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from a chilly 45°F (7.2°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C). Nighttime temperature in Radcliffe experiences an average drop to 20.5°F (-6.4°C) in December.Humidity
In Radcliffe, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In Radcliffe, during December, the rain falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 143.3 rainfall days, and 29.25" (743mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Radcliffe, in December, during 10.5 snowfall days, 3.27" (83mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Radcliffe, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.8 days and aggregates up to 16.85" (428mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, in Radcliffe, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Radcliffe, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.UV index
January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Radcliffe. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is December in Radcliffe?
What is the average humidity in December in Radcliffe?
How many days does it rain in December in Radcliffe?
How much does it snow in Radcliffe in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Radcliffe?
How many hours of daylight does Radcliffe have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Radcliffe?
How long on average sun shines in December in Radcliffe?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Radcliffe?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Radcliffe?
Average temperature in December
Radcliffe, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 31.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Radcliffe, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Radcliffe, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Radcliffe, IA
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Radcliffe, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").
Average rainfall days in December
Radcliffe, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Radcliffe, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 3.27"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Radcliffe, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Radcliffe, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min
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 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min
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
Radcliffe, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Radcliffe, IA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Radcliffe, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Radcliffe, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).
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