December weather forecast
Roland, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Roland, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

Temperature

December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 45°F (7.2°C) in November to a subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C). Roland observes an average low-temperature of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Roland, in December, it is raining for 5.6 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Roland, there are 143.3 rainfall days, and 29.25" (743mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Roland, Iowa, in December, snow falls for 10.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.27" (83mm) of snow. In Roland, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.8 days and aggregates up to 16.85" (428mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Roland is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Roland is 4.5h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Roland in December?

In December, in Roland, the average high-temperature is 31.5°F (-0.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 20.5°F (-6.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Roland?

In Roland, Iowa, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Roland?

In December, in Roland, Iowa, the rain falls for 5.6 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Roland in December?

In Roland, Iowa, in December, snow falls for 10.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.27" (83mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Roland?

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

How many hours of daylight does Roland have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Roland?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Roland have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Roland?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Roland, Iowa.

How high is the UV index in December in Roland?

In Roland, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Roland, IA

Average temperature in December - Roland, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Roland, IA

Average pressure in December - Roland, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Roland, IA

Average wind speed in December - Roland, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

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 (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Roland, IA

Average humidity in December - Roland, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Roland, IA

Average rainfall in December - Roland, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

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Average rainfall days in December
Roland, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Roland, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Roland, IA

Average snowfall in December - Roland, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.27"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Roland, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Roland, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 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
Roland, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Roland, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Roland, IA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Roland, IA

Average UV index in December - Roland, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Roland, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Roland, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Roland, IA

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

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

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