December weather forecastVarina, IA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Varina, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 19°F (-7.2°C) and max 29.5°F (-1.4°C).Temperature
Varina witnesses a significant decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C) to a freezing cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C). The average nighttime temperature lowers to 19°F (-7.2°C) throughout December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 2.8 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated. 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, during December, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 31.5 snowfall days, and 5.51" (140mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Varina, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
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 36min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
