December weather forecastWashington, IA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Washington, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and 34.9°F (1.6°C).Temperature
Start of December brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) to a cold 34.9°F (1.6°C). During the month of December, an average low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) is recorded in Washington.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Washington, Iowa, is 81%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 5.8 days and typically collects 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Washington. In December, it is snowing for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated. In Washington, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.8 days and aggregates up to 7.99" (203mm) 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 7:13 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Washington is 4.6h.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Washington is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Average temperature in December
Washington, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 34.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Washington, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Washington, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Washington, IA
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Washington, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.71").
Average rainfall days in December
Washington, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Washington, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.79"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Washington, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 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
Washington, 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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Washington, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Washington, 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
Washington, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Washington, 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).
