December weather forecastSmithland, IA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Smithland, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and 32.2°F (0.1°C).Temperature
Smithland sees a considerable decrease in average high-temperatures during December, falling from a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to a cold 32.2°F (0.1°C). Smithland experiences an average low-temperature reading of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) throughout December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In Smithland, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 117.6 rainfall days, and 21.89" (556mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Smithland, during December, snow falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.9 snowfall days, and 11.69" (297mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Smithland, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 32.2°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 (28°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Smithland, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Smithland, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Smithland, IA
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (66%).
Average rainfall in December
Smithland, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
Smithland, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Smithland, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.13"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Smithland, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Smithland, 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 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Smithland, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).
Average UV index in December
Smithland, IA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Smithland, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in December
Smithland, 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).
