December weather forecast
West Amana, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in West Amana, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and an average low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Temperature

A change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from a chilly 46°F (7.8°C) to a cold 33.4°F (0.8°C). During the month of December, an average temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) is noted during the nights in West Amana.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, in West Amana, the rain falls for 6.4 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 141.8 rainfall days, and 29.61" (752mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in West Amana, Iowa, are January through May, October through December. In December, in West Amana, Iowa, it is snowing for 7.7 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 36.9 snowfall days, and 15.91" (404mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in West Amana, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

In West Amana, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in West Amana?

In December, in West Amana, the average high-temperature is 33.4°F (0.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 22.5°F (-5.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in West Amana?

The average relative humidity in December in West Amana is 81%.

How much does it rain in West Amana in December?

In West Amana, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in West Amana?

In December, in West Amana, Iowa, it is snowing for 7.7 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in West Amana?

December has the shortest days of the year in West Amana, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does West Amana have in December?

In December, the average day length in West Amana is 9h and 12min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in West Amana?

On the first day of December in West Amana, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in West Amana?

In December, the average sunshine duration in West Amana, Iowa, is 4.5h.

What is the UV index reading in December in West Amana?

In West Amana, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
West Amana, IA

Average temperature in December - West Amana, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
West Amana, IA

Average pressure in December - West Amana, 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 (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
West Amana, IA

Average wind speed in December - West Amana, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

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Average humidity in December
West Amana, IA

Average humidity in December - West Amana, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
West Amana, IA

Average rainfall in December - West Amana, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").

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Average rainfall days in December
West Amana, IA

Average rainfall days in December - West Amana, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
West Amana, IA

Average snowfall in December - West Amana, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
West Amana, IA

Average snowfall days in December - West Amana, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.7 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
West Amana, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West Amana, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
West Amana, IA

Average sunshine days in December - West Amana, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
West Amana, IA

Average UV index in December - West Amana, 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
West Amana, IA

Average cloud cover in December - West Amana, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
West Amana, IA

Average visibility in December - West Amana, 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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