December weather forecast
Riceville, IA

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Weather in December

Riceville witnesses the peak of winter during December. The temperatures fall to the year's second-lowest average, with the highs hardly breaching 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and the lows at a chilly 17.4°F (-8.1°C). With a substantial increase in snowfall to 3.86" (98mm), the city becomes a canvas for a winter wonderland. The short daylight hours and less sunshine become a cold, stark reality of December. The year concludes within a wintry grip, making for a truly white Christmas atmosphere.

Temperature

December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C) in November to a freezing cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C). December nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

Humidity

In Riceville, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In Riceville, during December, the rain falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Riceville, Iowa, there are 135.3 rainfall days, and 26.54" (674mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Riceville, Iowa, are January through May, October through December. In Riceville, during December, snow falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.86" (98mm) of snow. In Riceville, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.9 days and aggregates up to 22.83" (580mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Riceville, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Riceville, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Riceville, Iowa, is 4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Riceville in December?

In December, in Riceville, the average high-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Riceville?

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December in Riceville?

In December, in Riceville, Iowa, the rain falls for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Riceville in December?

In Riceville, in December, snow falls for 11.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.86" (98mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Riceville?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Riceville have in December?

In Riceville, Iowa, the average day length in December is 9h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Riceville?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, in Riceville, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Riceville?

In Riceville, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

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

The months with the lowest UV index in Riceville, Iowa, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Riceville?

In Riceville, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Riceville, IA

Average temperature in December - Riceville, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Riceville, IA

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Riceville, IA

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

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 (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Riceville, IA

Average humidity in December - Riceville, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Riceville, IA

Average rainfall in December - Riceville, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

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Average rainfall days in December
Riceville, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Riceville, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Riceville, IA

Average snowfall in December - Riceville, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.86"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Riceville, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Riceville, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.9 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
Riceville, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Riceville, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Riceville, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Riceville, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Riceville, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Riceville, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Riceville, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Riceville, IA

Average visibility in December - Riceville, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and July (5mi).

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