December weather forecast
Raymond, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Raymond, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and max 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a temperature reduction, down from November's chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C) to a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). An average low-temperature of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) marks the nights in Raymond throughout December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Raymond, during December, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 133.6 rainfall days, and 28.27" (718mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Raymond, it is snowing for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 41.6 snowfall days, and 15.24" (387mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Raymond.
On the first day of December in Raymond, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Raymond in December?

The high-temperature in Raymond during December is 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and the low-temperature is 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Raymond?

In December, the average relative humidity in Raymond, Iowa, is 82%.

How much does it rain in Raymond in December?

In Raymond, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Raymond?

In December, in Raymond, it is snowing for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Raymond?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Raymond.

What is the average length of the day in December in Raymond?

In Raymond, the average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Raymond?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, in Raymond, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Raymond have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Raymond, Iowa, is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Raymond?

The month with the lowest UV index in Raymond, Iowa, is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Raymond?

In Raymond, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Raymond, IA

Average temperature in December - Raymond, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.1°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 (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).

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Average pressure in December
Raymond, IA

Average pressure in December - Raymond, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Raymond, IA

Average wind speed in December - Raymond, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Raymond, IA

Average humidity in December - Raymond, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Raymond, IA

Average rainfall in December - Raymond, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.29").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.02").

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Average rainfall days in December
Raymond, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Raymond, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Raymond, IA

Average snowfall in December - Raymond, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Raymond, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Raymond, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 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
Raymond, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Raymond, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Raymond, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Raymond, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

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Average UV index in December
Raymond, IA

Average UV index in December - Raymond, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Raymond, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Raymond, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Raymond, IA

Average visibility in December - Raymond, 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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