December weather forecast
Sheffield, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sheffield, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 19°F (-7.2°C) and max 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

Observing a mild shift, the average high-temperature during December reduces from November's chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C) to a freezing cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C). Sheffield experiences an average low-temperature of 19°F (-7.2°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Sheffield, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sheffield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.2 days and collects up to 29.69" (754mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Sheffield, it is snowing for 13 days. Throughout December, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sheffield, there are 56 snowfall days, and 24.45" (621mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Sheffield, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Sheffield, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Sheffield is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Sheffield in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Sheffield, records 29.7°F (-1.3°C), while the low-temperature is 19°F (-7.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sheffield?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in Sheffield in December?

In Sheffield, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Sheffield?

In Sheffield, in December, snow falls for 13 days, with typically accumulated 4.13" (105mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sheffield?

The month with the shortest days in Sheffield, Iowa, is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sheffield have in December?

In December, the average day length in Sheffield is 9h and 5min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Sheffield?

On the first day of December in Sheffield, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Sheffield?

In Sheffield, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Sheffield?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Sheffield is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sheffield, IA

Average temperature in December - Sheffield, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sheffield, IA

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

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Average wind speed in December
Sheffield, IA

Average wind speed in December - Sheffield, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sheffield, IA

Average humidity in December - Sheffield, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sheffield, IA

Average rainfall in December - Sheffield, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sheffield, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Sheffield, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sheffield, IA

Average snowfall in December - Sheffield, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Sheffield, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Sheffield, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 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
Sheffield, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sheffield, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sheffield, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Sheffield, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sheffield, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Sheffield, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Sheffield, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Sheffield, IA

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

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

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