December weather forecast
Sac City, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sac City, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.2°F (-1°C) and 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

Temperature

Sac City experiences a noticeable temperature shift with the start of December, with average high-temperatures moving from a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C) in November to a subzero cold 30.2°F (-1°C). Throughout December, Sac City records an average temperature of 20.1°F (-6.6°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Sac City is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, in Sac City, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 107.9 rainfall days, and 15.04" (382mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sac City are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 7.6 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sac City, Iowa, there are 35.1 snowfall days, and 7.99" (203mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Sac City is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Sac City, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

In Sac City, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Sac City in December?

In Sac City, in December, the average high-temperature is 30.2°F (-1°C), and the average low-temperature is 20.1°F (-6.6°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sac City?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in Sac City in December?

In December, in Sac City, Iowa, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Sac City in December?

In Sac City, Iowa, in December, during 7.6 snowfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sac City?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sac City have in December?

The average day length in December in Sac City, Iowa, is 9h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Sac City?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sac City, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Sac City?

In Sac City, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Sac City?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sac City, IA

Average temperature in December - Sac City, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sac City, IA

Average pressure in December - Sac City, 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 (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Sac City, IA

Average wind speed in December - Sac City, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sac City, IA

Average humidity in December - Sac City, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (67%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sac City, IA

Average rainfall in December - Sac City, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sac City, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Sac City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sac City, IA

Average snowfall in December - Sac City, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Sac City, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Sac City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 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
Sac City, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sac City, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sac City, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Sac City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sac City, IA

Average UV index in December - Sac City, 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 February (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Sac City, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Sac City, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

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

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Average visibility in December
Sac City, IA

Average visibility in December - Sac City, 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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