December weather forecast
River Junction, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in River Junction, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and max 34°F (1.1°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 46.4°F (8°C) in November to an icy 34°F (1.1°C). In River Junction, the December nights cool down to an average low of 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Humidity

In River Junction, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In River Junction, Iowa, during December, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in River Junction, Iowa, there are 140.4 rainfall days, and 29.57" (751mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in River Junction. In River Junction, in December, during 8.4 snowfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 37.7 snowfall days, and 16.42" (417mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in River Junction, Iowa, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in River Junction, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in River Junction in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in River Junction, is 34°F (1.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 22.8°F (-5.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in River Junction?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in River Junction in December?

In River Junction, Iowa, in December, during 7 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in River Junction?

In River Junction, in December, during 8.4 snowfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in River Junction?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in River Junction?

In River Junction, Iowa, the average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in River Junction?

On the first day of December in River Junction, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in River Junction?

The average sunshine duration in December in River Junction is 4.4h.

What is the UV index reading in December in River Junction?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in River Junction, Iowa, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
River Junction, IA

Average temperature in December - River Junction, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
River Junction, IA

Average pressure in December - River Junction, 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 (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
River Junction, IA

Average wind speed in December - River Junction, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
River Junction, IA

Average humidity in December - River Junction, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
River Junction, IA

Average rainfall in December - River Junction, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.69").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.34").

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Average rainfall days in December
River Junction, IA

Average rainfall days in December - River Junction, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
River Junction, IA

Average snowfall in December - River Junction, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
River Junction, IA

Average snowfall days in December - River Junction, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 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
River Junction, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - River Junction, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
River Junction, IA

Average sunshine days in December - River Junction, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10 days).

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Average UV index in December
River Junction, IA

Average UV index in December - River Junction, 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 January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
River Junction, IA

Average cloud cover in December - River Junction, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
River Junction, IA

Average visibility in December - River Junction, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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