December weather forecast
Stanton, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Stanton, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from November's frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C) to an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C). In Stanton, in December, the average low-temperature is a subzero cold 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Stanton is 78%.

Rainfall

In December, in Stanton, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Stanton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.2 days and collects up to 21.77" (553mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Stanton. In Stanton, during December, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow. In Stanton, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.7 days and aggregates up to 9.76" (248mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Stanton, Iowa.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, in Stanton, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Stanton, Iowa, is 4.9h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Stanton. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Stanton?

Stanton in December has an average high-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Stanton?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in Stanton in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Stanton in December?

In Stanton, Iowa, in December, during 4.8 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Stanton?

The month with the shortest days in Stanton, Iowa, is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Stanton?

The average day length in December in Stanton, Iowa, is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Stanton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Stanton?

The average sunshine duration in December in Stanton, Iowa, is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Stanton?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Stanton.

What is the UV index reading in December in Stanton?

In Stanton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Stanton, IA

Average temperature in December - Stanton, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Stanton, IA

Average pressure in December - Stanton, 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 (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Stanton, IA

Average wind speed in December - Stanton, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Stanton, IA

Average humidity in December - Stanton, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Stanton, IA

Average rainfall in December - Stanton, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in December
Stanton, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Stanton, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Stanton, IA

Average snowfall in December - Stanton, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Stanton, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Stanton, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 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
Stanton, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Stanton, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Stanton, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Stanton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Stanton, IA

Average UV index in December - Stanton, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Stanton, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Stanton, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Stanton, IA

Average visibility in December - Stanton, 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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