December weather forecastShellsburg, IA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Shellsburg, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.2°F (0.1°C) and 21.7°F (-5.7°C).Temperature
Stepping into December, Shellsburg observes a temperature decline, with the average high falling from November's frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C) to a wintry 32.2°F (0.1°C). Throughout the nights in December, Shellsburg experiences an average low-temperature of 21.7°F (-5.7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In Shellsburg, in December, during 6.7 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Shellsburg, there are 138.6 rainfall days, and 27.8" (706mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 41.2 snowfall days, and 16.73" (425mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Shellsburg, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index in Shellsburg, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Shellsburg, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 32.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Shellsburg, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Shellsburg, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
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 (7mph).
Average humidity in December
Shellsburg, IA
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Shellsburg, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.34"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.18").
Average rainfall days in December
Shellsburg, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Shellsburg, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.8"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Shellsburg, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shellsburg, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
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 18min
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 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Shellsburg, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Shellsburg, IA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Shellsburg, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Shellsburg, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (5mi).
