December weather forecast
Silver City, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Silver City, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a clear temperature shift, with the average high-temperature decreasing from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to a cold 34.7°F (1.5°C). An average low-temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) is noted during the nights in December.

Humidity

In Silver City, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Silver City, Iowa, in December, during 5.2 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 129.5 rainfall days, and 27.48" (698mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Silver City are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 1.97" (50mm) of snow is accumulated. In Silver City, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.3 days and aggregates up to 12.56" (319mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, in Silver City, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Silver City?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 22.5°F (-5.3°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Silver City?

In Silver City, Iowa, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in Silver City in December?

In Silver City, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 5.2 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Silver City?

In Silver City, Iowa, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

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

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

In Silver City, Iowa, the average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Silver City?

On the first day of December in Silver City, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

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

In Silver City, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Silver City?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Silver City, Iowa, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Silver City, IA

Average temperature in December - Silver City, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Silver City, IA

Average pressure in December - Silver City, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Silver City, IA

Average wind speed in December - Silver City, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Silver City, IA

Average humidity in December - Silver City, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

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Average rainfall in December
Silver City, IA

Average rainfall in December - Silver City, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.83").

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Average rainfall days in December
Silver City, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Silver City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Silver City, IA

Average snowfall in December - Silver City, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Silver City, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Silver City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 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
Silver City, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Silver City, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Silver City, IA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Silver City, IA

Average UV index in December - Silver City, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Silver City, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Silver City, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Silver City, IA

Average visibility in December - Silver City, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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