December weather forecast
Red Oak, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Red Oak, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

Red Oak, Iowa, experiences a temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C). Throughout December in Red Oak, a steady low-temperature average of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) is noted.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Red Oak, Iowa, in December, during 4.2 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Red Oak, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.2 days and collects up to 21.77" (553mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Red Oak, in December, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Red Oak, there are 26.7 snowfall days, and 9.76" (248mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Red Oak is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Red Oak are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Red Oak?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Red Oak, is 34.7°F (1.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 22.1°F (-5.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Red Oak?

In Red Oak, Iowa, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Red Oak?

In Red Oak, in December, during 4.2 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Red Oak?

In Red Oak, Iowa, during December, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Red Oak?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Red Oak have in December?

In Red Oak, Iowa, the average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Red Oak?

On the first day of December in Red Oak, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Red Oak have in December?

In Red Oak, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Red Oak?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Red Oak, Iowa.

How high is the UV index in December in Red Oak?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Red Oak, Iowa, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Red Oak, IA

Average temperature in December - Red Oak, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°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 (16.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Red Oak, IA

Average pressure in December - Red Oak, 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 (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Red Oak, IA

Average wind speed in December - Red Oak, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Red Oak, IA

Average humidity in December - Red Oak, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Red Oak, IA

Average rainfall in December - Red Oak, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in December
Red Oak, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Red Oak, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Red Oak, IA

Average snowfall in December - Red Oak, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Red Oak, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Red Oak, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Red Oak, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Red Oak, 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 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Red Oak, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Red Oak, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Red Oak, IA

Average UV index in December - Red Oak, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Red Oak, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Red Oak, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Red Oak, IA

Average visibility in December - Red Oak, 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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