December weather forecast
Sloan, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Sloan, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and an average low of 19°F (-7.2°C).

Temperature

A clear reduction in the average high-temperature marks the arrival of December, falling from a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C) in November to a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 19°F (-7.2°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Sloan is 81%.

Rainfall

In Sloan, in December, it is raining for 3.2 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 102.3 rainfall days, and 12.91" (328mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sloan are January through April, October through December. In Sloan, in December, during 7.3 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 31.1 snowfall days, and 6.85" (174mm) 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 in Sloan, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Sloan, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Sloan?

In Sloan, in December, the average high-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 19°F (-7.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sloan?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in Sloan in December?

In Sloan, Iowa, in December, during 3.2 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Sloan?

In Sloan, in December, during 7.3 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sloan?

December has the shortest days of the year in Sloan, Iowa, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sloan have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Sloan?

On the first day of December in Sloan, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sloan have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Sloan is 4.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Sloan?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Sloan, Iowa, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sloan, IA

Average temperature in December - Sloan, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sloan, IA

Average pressure in December - Sloan, 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 (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Sloan, IA

Average wind speed in December - Sloan, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sloan, IA

Average humidity in December - Sloan, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sloan, IA

Average rainfall in December - Sloan, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.85").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sloan, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Sloan, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sloan, IA

Average snowfall in December - Sloan, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Sloan, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Sloan, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 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
Sloan, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sloan, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sloan, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Sloan, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sloan, IA

Average UV index in December - Sloan, 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 January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Sloan, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Sloan, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in December
Sloan, IA

Average visibility in December - Sloan, 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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