December weather forecastRaymond, IA
December
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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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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Raymond, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
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 18min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
