December weather forecast
Soldier, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Soldier, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Temperature

Soldier's weather undergoes a significant change with the arrival of December, as the average high-temperature drops from a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to an icy 32.2°F (0.1°C). Soldier in December anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

Humidity

In Soldier, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Soldier, in December, during 3.5 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117.6 rainfall days, and 21.89" (556mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Soldier, Iowa, are January through April, October through December. In Soldier, in December, snow falls for 7 days, with typically accumulated 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 in Soldier.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Soldier is 4.9h.

UV index

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Soldier?

The high-temperature during December is 32.2°F (0.1°C) and the low-temperature is 20.3°F (-6.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Soldier?

In Soldier, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Soldier?

In December, in Soldier, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Soldier?

In Soldier, Iowa, in December, during 7 snowfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Soldier?

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

How many hours of daylight does Soldier have in December?

In Soldier, the average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Soldier?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Soldier?

The average sunshine duration in December in Soldier is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Soldier?

The months with the lowest UV index are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Soldier?

In Soldier, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Soldier, IA

Average temperature in December - Soldier, 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).

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Average pressure in December
Soldier, IA

Average pressure in December - Soldier, 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
Soldier, IA

Average wind speed in December - Soldier, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Soldier, IA

Average humidity in December - Soldier, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Soldier, IA

Average rainfall in December - Soldier, 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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Soldier, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Soldier, 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).

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Average snowfall in December
Soldier, IA

Average snowfall in December - Soldier, 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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Soldier, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Soldier, 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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Soldier, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Soldier, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Soldier, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Soldier, 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).

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Average UV index in December
Soldier, IA

Average UV index in December - Soldier, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Soldier, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Soldier, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Soldier, IA

Average visibility in December - Soldier, 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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