December weather forecastWales, IA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Wales, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 22.1°F (-5.5°C).Temperature
A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C). Wales experiences an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 22.1°F (-5.5°C) during December nights.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In Wales, during December, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 117.2 rainfall days, and 21.77" (553mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Wales, in December, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow. In Wales, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.7 days and aggregates up to 9.76" (248mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.UV index
January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Wales, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Wales, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Wales, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Wales, IA
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).
Average rainfall in December
Wales, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").
Average rainfall days in December
Wales, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Wales, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.65"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Wales, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Wales, 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 54min
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 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Wales, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 23.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Wales, IA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Wales, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Wales, 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).
