December weather forecast
Truesdale, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Truesdale, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and an average low of 19.2°F (-7.1°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Truesdale experiences a noticeable temperature shift, with the average high-temperature receding from a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C) in November to a subzero cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C). Truesdale's temperature drops to an average low of 19.2°F (-7.1°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Truesdale, Iowa, is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.1 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Truesdale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.1 days and collects up to 26.73" (679mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Truesdale. In Truesdale, Iowa, during December, snow falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of snow. In Truesdale, during the entire year, snow falls for 50 days and aggregates up to 20.04" (509mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Truesdale, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Truesdale, Iowa, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. 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 it in Truesdale in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Truesdale during December are 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and 19.2°F (-7.1°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Truesdale?

The average relative humidity in December in Truesdale is 82%.

How much does it rain in Truesdale in December?

In December, in Truesdale, the rain falls for 5.1 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Truesdale?

In Truesdale, Iowa, during December, snow falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Truesdale?

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

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

In December, the average day length in Truesdale, Iowa, is 9h and 6min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Truesdale?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Truesdale have in December?

In Truesdale, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

How high is the UV index in December in Truesdale?

In Truesdale, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Truesdale, IA

Average temperature in December - Truesdale, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Truesdale, IA

Average pressure in December - Truesdale, 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
Truesdale, IA

Average wind speed in December - Truesdale, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Truesdale, IA

Average humidity in December - Truesdale, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Truesdale, IA

Average rainfall in December - Truesdale, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in December
Truesdale, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Truesdale, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Truesdale, IA

Average snowfall in December - Truesdale, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.79").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Truesdale, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Truesdale, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 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
Truesdale, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Truesdale, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Truesdale, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Truesdale, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Truesdale, IA

Average UV index in December - Truesdale, 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 and February (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Truesdale, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Truesdale, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Truesdale, IA

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

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

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