December weather forecast
Stanhope, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Stanhope, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 19.9°F (-6.7°C).

Temperature

In Stanhope, entering December brings a temperature decrement, reducing from November's frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C) to a subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C). Stanhope's average low-temperature is measured at a still freezing cold 19.9°F (-6.7°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Stanhope, in December, it is raining for 4.9 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Stanhope, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.2 days and collects up to 26.5" (673mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Stanhope, it is snowing for 9.7 days. Throughout December, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Stanhope, Iowa, there are 41.8 snowfall days, and 16.61" (422mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Stanhope, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Stanhope is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Stanhope?

The high-temperature in Stanhope during December is 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and the low-temperature is 19.9°F (-6.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Stanhope?

In December, the average relative humidity in Stanhope is 82%.

How much does it rain in Stanhope in December?

In Stanhope, during December, the rain falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Stanhope?

In December, in Stanhope, Iowa, it is snowing for 9.7 days. Throughout December, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Stanhope?

The month with the shortest days in Stanhope, Iowa, is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Stanhope have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Stanhope?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, in Stanhope, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Stanhope have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Stanhope is 4.5h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Stanhope?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Stanhope, Iowa, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Stanhope, IA

Average temperature in December - Stanhope, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Stanhope, IA

Average pressure in December - Stanhope, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Stanhope, IA

Average wind speed in December - Stanhope, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Stanhope, IA

Average humidity in December - Stanhope, 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 (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Stanhope, IA

Average rainfall in December - Stanhope, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

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Average rainfall days in December
Stanhope, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Stanhope, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Stanhope, IA

Average snowfall in December - Stanhope, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Stanhope, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Stanhope, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 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
Stanhope, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Stanhope, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Stanhope, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Stanhope, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Stanhope, IA

Average UV index in December - Stanhope, 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
Stanhope, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Stanhope, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Stanhope, IA

Average visibility in December - Stanhope, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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