December weather forecast
Van Wert, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Van Wert, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.6°F (2°C) and an average low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Temperature

A subtle decrease in the average high-temperature marks December, falling from November's frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C) to an icy 35.6°F (2°C). The average nighttime temperature lowers to a freezing cold 23.4°F (-4.8°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 5.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Van Wert, in December, during 5.9 snowfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 30.2 snowfall days, and 10.16" (258mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Van Wert.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, in Van Wert, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Van Wert, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Van Wert is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. 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 Van Wert?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Van Wert, Iowa, during December are 35.6°F (2°C) and 23.4°F (-4.8°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Van Wert?

The average relative humidity in December in Van Wert, Iowa, is 79%.

What is the driest month in Van Wert?

January and December are months with the least rain in Van Wert when the rain falls for 5.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Van Wert in December?

In Van Wert, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Van Wert?

In Van Wert, during December, snow falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Van Wert?

The month with the shortest days in Van Wert is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Van Wert?

The average day length in December in Van Wert, Iowa, is 9h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Van Wert?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, in Van Wert, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Van Wert have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Van Wert, Iowa, is 4.9h.

How high is the UV index in December in Van Wert?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Van Wert is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Van Wert, IA

Average temperature in December - Van Wert, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Van Wert, IA

Average pressure in December - Van Wert, 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 (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Van Wert, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Van Wert, IA

Average humidity in December - Van Wert, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Van Wert, IA

Average rainfall in December - Van Wert, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in December
Van Wert, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Van Wert, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Van Wert, IA

Average snowfall in December - Van Wert, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Van Wert, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Van Wert, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 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
Van Wert, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Van Wert, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 5min

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 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Van Wert, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Van Wert, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Van Wert, IA

Average UV index in December - Van Wert, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Van Wert, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Van Wert, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Van Wert, IA

Average visibility in December - Van Wert, 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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