December weather forecast
Varina, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Varina, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and 19°F (-7.2°C).

Temperature

In Varina, the onset of December is marked by a decreased average high-temperature, declining from November's frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C) to a subzero cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C). December brings an average low-temperature of 19°F (-7.2°C) to Varina.

Humidity

In Varina, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Varina, Iowa, during December, the rain falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation. In Varina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.7 days and collects up to 9.29" (236mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Varina, in December, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.67" (17mm) of snow. In Varina, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.5 days and aggregates up to 5.51" (140mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Varina, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Varina is 4.6h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Varina. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Varina in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Varina, records 29.5°F (-1.4°C), while the low-temperature is 19°F (-7.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Varina?

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

How much does it rain in Varina in December?

In Varina, in December, it is raining for 2.8 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Varina in December?

In Varina, in December, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Varina?

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

How many hours of daylight does Varina have in December?

In Varina, Iowa, the average day length in December is 9h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Varina?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, in Varina, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Varina have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Varina, Iowa, is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Varina?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Varina?

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

Average temperature in December - Varina, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.5°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 (24.4°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 (11.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Varina, IA

Average pressure in December - Varina, 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 (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Varina, IA

Average wind speed in December - Varina, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Varina, IA

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

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

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Average rainfall in December
Varina, IA

Average rainfall in December - Varina, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in December
Varina, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Varina, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Varina, IA

Average snowfall in December - Varina, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Varina, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Varina, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 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
Varina, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Varina, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Varina, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Varina, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Varina, IA

Average UV index in December - Varina, 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
Varina, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Varina, IA

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

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

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