December weather forecast
Russell, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Russell, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and max 34.9°F (1.6°C).

Temperature

A subtle decrease in the average high-temperature marks December, falling from November's frosty 48°F (8.9°C) to an icy 34.9°F (1.6°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a subzero cold 23.2°F (-4.9°C) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Russell, in December, during 6.1 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Russell, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.1 days and collects up to 25.71" (653mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Russell, it is snowing for 6.4 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated. In Russell, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.4 days and aggregates up to 13.54" (344mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Russell, Iowa, is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Russell, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Russell is 4.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Russell is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Russell?

In Russell, 34.9°F (1.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 23.2°F (-4.9°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Russell?

The average relative humidity in December in Russell, Iowa, is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Russell?

In Russell, Iowa, in December, during 6.1 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Russell in December?

In Russell, in December, during 6.4 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Russell?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Russell, Iowa.

How many hours of daylight does Russell have in December?

In Russell, Iowa, the average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Russell?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Russell?

In Russell, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Russell?

In Russell, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Russell, IA

Average temperature in December - Russell, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).

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Average pressure in December
Russell, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Russell, IA

Average wind speed in December - Russell, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Russell, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Russell, IA

Average rainfall in December - Russell, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

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Average rainfall days in December
Russell, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Russell, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Russell, IA

Average snowfall in December - Russell, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Russell, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Russell, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Russell, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Russell, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

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

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Average sunshine days in December
Russell, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Russell, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Russell, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Russell, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Russell, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Russell, IA

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

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

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