December weather forecast
Rodney, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rodney, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32.2°F (0.1°C) and an average low of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to a cold 32.2°F (0.1°C). In Rodney, the average nighttime temperature during December is a freezing cold 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Rodney, in December, during 3.5 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Rodney, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.6 days and collects up to 21.89" (556mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Rodney. In Rodney, during December, snow falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow. In Rodney, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.9 days and aggregates up to 11.69" (297mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Rodney is 4.9h.

UV index

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Rodney?

In December, in Rodney, the average high-temperature is 32.2°F (0.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 20.3°F (-6.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Rodney?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in Rodney in December?

In Rodney, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Rodney in December?

In December, it is snowing for 7 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Rodney?

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

How many hours of daylight does Rodney have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Rodney?

On the first day of December in Rodney, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Rodney have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Rodney?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Rodney?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Rodney, IA

Average temperature in December - Rodney, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.3°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 (15.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Rodney, IA

Average pressure in December - Rodney, 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
Rodney, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Rodney, IA

Average humidity in December - Rodney, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (66%).

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Average rainfall in December
Rodney, IA

Average rainfall in December - Rodney, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in December
Rodney, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Rodney, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Rodney, IA

Average snowfall in December - Rodney, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Rodney, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Rodney, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 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
Rodney, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rodney, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Rodney, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Rodney, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

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Average UV index in December
Rodney, IA

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Rodney, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Rodney, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in December
Rodney, IA

Average visibility in December - Rodney, 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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