December weather forecast
Salem, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Salem, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36°F (2.2°C) and an average low of 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Temperature

As Salem enters December, the average high-temperature decreases from the a frosty 48°F (8.9°C) of November to a wintry 36°F (2.2°C). An average low-temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C) is observed during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Salem is 80%.

Rainfall

February and December are months with the least rain in Salem when the rain falls for 7.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Salem are January through April, October through December. In Salem, in December, during 6 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Salem, there are 30.7 snowfall days, and 15" (381mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Salem is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Salem, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Salem is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Salem in December?

During December, Salem experiences an average high-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C) and a low-temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Salem?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

What is the driest month in Salem?

The months with the least rainfall in Salem are February and December Rain falls for 7.3 days and accumulates 1.38" (35mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December in Salem?

In December, in Salem, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Salem in December?

In Salem, during December, snow falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Salem?

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

How many hours of daylight does Salem have in December?

In December, the average day length in Salem is 9h and 18min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Salem?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, in Salem, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Salem?

The average sunshine duration in December in Salem, Iowa, is 4.5h.

How high is the UV index in December in Salem?

In Salem, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Salem, IA

Average temperature in December - Salem, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Salem, IA

Average pressure in December - Salem, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Salem, IA

Average wind speed in December - Salem, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

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 (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Salem, IA

Average humidity in December - Salem, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Salem, IA

Average rainfall in December - Salem, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.29").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in December
Salem, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Salem, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Salem, IA

Average snowfall in December - Salem, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Salem, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Salem, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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

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Average sunshine days in December
Salem, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Salem, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Salem, IA

Average UV index in December - Salem, 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
Salem, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Salem, IA

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

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

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