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
The arrival of December indicates a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C). Ricketts, in December, experiences an average temperature of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) at night.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In Ricketts, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 123 rainfall days, and 24.72" (628mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Ricketts are January through May, October through December. In December, in Ricketts, Iowa, it is snowing for 8 days. Throughout December, 2.44" (62mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ricketts, Iowa, there are 36.8 snowfall days, and 14.53" (369mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December in Ricketts, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Ricketts, Iowa, is 4.7h.UV index
In Ricketts, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Ricketts in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Ricketts?
How much does it rain in Ricketts in December?
How many days does it snow in December in Ricketts?
What is the month with the shortest days in Ricketts?
How many hours of daylight does Ricketts have in December?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Ricketts?
How many hours of sunshine does Ricketts have in December?
What is the UV index reading in December in Ricketts?
Average temperature in December
Ricketts, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 31.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14°F).
Average pressure in December
Ricketts, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Ricketts, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Ricketts, IA
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).
Average rainfall in December
Ricketts, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.3"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").
Average rainfall days in December
Ricketts, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ricketts, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.44"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ricketts, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ricketts, 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 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min
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 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ricketts, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Ricketts, IA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Ricketts, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Ricketts, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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