December weather forecast
Unique, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Unique, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 30°F (-1.1°C) and min 19°F (-7.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a shift in temperature, down from a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C) in November to a freezing cold 30°F (-1.1°C). During December, the average low-temperature is a still subzero cold 19°F (-7.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Unique is 83%.

Rainfall

In Unique, in December, during 5.1 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Unique, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.6 days and collects up to 25" (635mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Unique are January through May, October through December. In Unique, during December, snow falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Unique, there are 41.2 snowfall days, and 18.11" (460mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Unique, Iowa.
On the first day of December in Unique, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Unique, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Unique are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Unique?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Unique during December are 30°F (-1.1°C) and 19°F (-7.2°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Unique?

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December in Unique?

In Unique, during December, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Unique?

In Unique, Iowa, during December, snow falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Unique?

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

How many hours of daylight does Unique have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Unique?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Unique?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Unique is 4.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Unique?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Unique, Iowa.

What is the UV index reading in December in Unique?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index 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
Unique, IA

Average temperature in December - Unique, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 30°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 (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Unique, IA

Average pressure in December - Unique, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Unique, IA

Average wind speed in December - Unique, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Unique, IA

Average humidity in December - Unique, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Unique, IA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

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Average rainfall days in December
Unique, IA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Unique, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Unique, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Unique, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.3 days

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Unique, 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 3min

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 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Unique, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Unique, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Unique, IA

Average UV index in December - Unique, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Unique, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Unique, IA

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

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

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