December weather forecastStanhope, IA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Stanhope, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 19.9°F (-6.7°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).Temperature
Stanhope's December weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C) in November to a subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C). During December, the average low-temperature is a still freezing cold 19.9°F (-6.7°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In Stanhope, in December, during 4.9 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 135.2 rainfall days, and 26.5" (673mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Stanhope, in December, during 9.7 snowfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Stanhope, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.8 days and aggregates up to 16.61" (422mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Stanhope, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
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 30min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
