December weather forecast
River Sioux, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in River Sioux, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.9°F (0.5°C) and min 21°F (-6.1°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December signals a clear reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C) in November to a cold 32.9°F (0.5°C). Throughout December in River Sioux, a steady low-temperature average of 21°F (-6.1°C) is noted.

Humidity

In River Sioux, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, in River Sioux, the rain falls for 4.6 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 125.1 rainfall days, and 22.64" (575mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In River Sioux, during December, snow falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow. In River Sioux, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.8 days and aggregates up to 11.97" (304mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in River Sioux, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in River Sioux are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in River Sioux in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in River Sioux, records 32.9°F (0.5°C), while the low-temperature is 21°F (-6.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in River Sioux?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in River Sioux?

In December, the rain falls for 4.6 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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

In River Sioux, Iowa, in December, during 6.8 snowfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in River Sioux.

How many hours of daylight does River Sioux have in December?

The average day length in December in River Sioux, Iowa, is 9h and 12min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in River Sioux?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does River Sioux have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in River Sioux?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in River Sioux, Iowa.

What is the UV index intensity in December in River Sioux?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in River Sioux is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
River Sioux, IA

Average temperature in December - River Sioux, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
River Sioux, IA

Average pressure in December - River Sioux, 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 (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
River Sioux, IA

Average wind speed in December - River Sioux, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
River Sioux, IA

Average humidity in December - River Sioux, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

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Average rainfall in December
River Sioux, IA

Average rainfall in December - River Sioux, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in December
River Sioux, IA

Average rainfall days in December - River Sioux, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
River Sioux, IA

Average snowfall in December - River Sioux, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
River Sioux, IA

Average snowfall days in December - River Sioux, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 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
River Sioux, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - River Sioux, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
River Sioux, IA

Average sunshine days in December - River Sioux, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
River Sioux, IA

Average UV index in December - River Sioux, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
River Sioux, IA

Average cloud cover in December - River Sioux, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in December
River Sioux, IA

Average visibility in December - River Sioux, 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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