December weather forecastUniversity Park, IA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in University Park, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and an average low of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).Temperature
University Park in December demonstrates a small temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C). The average low-temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C) is witnessed during December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In University Park, during December, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 141.1 rainfall days, and 28.5" (724mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated. In University Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.1 days and aggregates up to 15.28" (388mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Average temperature in December
University Park, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).
Average pressure in December
University Park, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
University Park, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in December
University Park, IA
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
University Park, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.3"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").
Average rainfall days in December
University Park, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
University Park, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.65"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
University Park, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
University Park, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
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 48min
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 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
University Park, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9 days).
Average UV index in December
University Park, IA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
University Park, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
University Park, 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).
