December weather forecast
Sutherland, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sutherland, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and min 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

Temperature

Sutherland, Iowa, in December experiences a marked decrease in the average high-temperature, descending from November's frosty 43°F (6.1°C) to a subzero cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C). Sutherland reports a consistent average low-temperature of 16.5°F (-8.6°C) throughout December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Sutherland, during December, the rain falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation. In Sutherland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 95.2 days and collects up to 9.25" (235mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sutherland, Iowa, are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 40.2 snowfall days, and 5.79" (147mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Sutherland is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Sutherland, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.

UV index

In Sutherland, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Sutherland in December?

The high-temperature in Sutherland, Iowa, during December is 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and the low-temperature is 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sutherland?

The average relative humidity in December in Sutherland, Iowa, is 84%.

How much does it rain in Sutherland in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.2 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Sutherland?

In Sutherland, in December, during 8.5 snowfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sutherland?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Sutherland, Iowa.

How many hours of daylight does Sutherland have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Sutherland?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sutherland, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sutherland have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Sutherland, Iowa, is 4.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Sutherland?

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

Average temperature in December - Sutherland, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sutherland, IA

Average pressure in December - Sutherland, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"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
Sutherland, IA

Average wind speed in December - Sutherland, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sutherland, IA

Average humidity in December - Sutherland, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sutherland, IA

Average rainfall in December - Sutherland, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sutherland, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Sutherland, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sutherland, IA

Average snowfall in December - Sutherland, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Sutherland, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Sutherland, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 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
Sutherland, IA

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

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sutherland, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Sutherland, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sutherland, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Sutherland, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Sutherland, 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 July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Sutherland, IA

Average visibility in December - Sutherland, 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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