December weather forecast
Stockton, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Stockton, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34°F (1.1°C) and an average low of 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Temperature

Onset of December witnesses a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 46.4°F (8°C) in November to an icy 34°F (1.1°C). Stockton temperatures generally rest at a low of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) during the December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Stockton is 81%.

Rainfall

In Stockton, in December, it is raining for 7.2 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Stockton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.9 days and collects up to 27.95" (710mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Stockton. In Stockton, during December, snow falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow. In Stockton, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.1 days and aggregates up to 12.8" (325mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Stockton, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Stockton?

The high-temperature, in December, in Stockton, records 34°F (1.1°C), while the low-temperature is 23.2°F (-4.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Stockton?

In December, the average relative humidity in Stockton, Iowa, is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Stockton?

In December, the rain falls for 7.2 days. Throughout December, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Stockton?

In Stockton, Iowa, in December, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Stockton?

The month with the shortest days in Stockton, Iowa, is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Stockton have in December?

In Stockton, the average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Stockton?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Stockton have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Stockton, Iowa, is 4.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Stockton?

The months with the lowest UV index in Stockton, Iowa, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Stockton?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Stockton is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Stockton, IA

Average temperature in December - Stockton, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Stockton, IA

Average pressure in December - Stockton, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Stockton, IA

Average wind speed in December - Stockton, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Stockton, IA

Average humidity in December - Stockton, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Stockton, IA

Average rainfall in December - Stockton, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.1").

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Average rainfall days in December
Stockton, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Stockton, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Stockton, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Stockton, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Stockton, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 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
Stockton, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Stockton, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Stockton, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Stockton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (11.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Stockton, IA

Average UV index in December - Stockton, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Stockton, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Stockton, IA

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

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

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