December weather forecast
Wayland, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Wayland, 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

The decrease of average high-temperatures is mild in December, with a decline from a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to a cold 34.9°F (1.6°C). Nighttime temperatures in December average to a subzero cold 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Wayland 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 Wayland, Iowa, in December, during 5.7 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 29.8 snowfall days, and 7.99" (203mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Wayland is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Wayland, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Wayland, Iowa, is 4.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Wayland in December?

In Wayland, in December, the average high-temperature is 34.9°F (1.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.1°F (-4.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Wayland?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

What is the driest month in Wayland?

The month with the least rainfall in Wayland, Iowa, is December, when the rain falls for 5.8 days and typically collects 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Wayland in December?

In Wayland, during December, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Wayland in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Wayland?

December has the shortest days of the year in Wayland, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Wayland?

The average day length in December in Wayland is 9h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Wayland?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Wayland?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Wayland, Iowa, is 4.6h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Wayland?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Wayland is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Wayland, IA

Average temperature in December - Wayland, 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).

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Average pressure in December
Wayland, IA

Average pressure in December - Wayland, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Wayland, IA

Average wind speed in December - Wayland, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Wayland, IA

Average humidity in December - Wayland, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Wayland, IA

Average rainfall in December - Wayland, 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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Wayland, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Wayland, 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).

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Average snowfall in December
Wayland, IA

Average snowfall in December - Wayland, 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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Wayland, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Wayland, 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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Wayland, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wayland, 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 4min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Wayland, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Wayland, 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).

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Average UV index in December
Wayland, IA

Average UV index in December - Wayland, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Wayland, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Wayland, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Wayland, IA

Average visibility in December - Wayland, 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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