December weather forecast
West Burlington, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in West Burlington, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 25°F (-3.9°C) and max 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a shift in temperature, down from a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to an icy 36.3°F (2.4°C). Throughout December, West Burlington's nights cool down to an average of 25°F (-3.9°C).

Humidity

In West Burlington, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7.2 days and typically collects 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in West Burlington. In West Burlington, during December, snow falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 29.5 snowfall days, and 11.77" (299mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in West Burlington?

The high-temperature, in December, in West Burlington, records 36.3°F (2.4°C), while the low-temperature is 25°F (-3.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in West Burlington?

In West Burlington, Iowa, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the driest month in West Burlington?

December is the month with the least rainfall in West Burlington, Iowa. Rain falls for 7.2 days and accumulates 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in West Burlington in December?

In West Burlington, in December, during 7.2 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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

In West Burlington, in December, during 5.9 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in West Burlington, Iowa.

What is the average length of the day in December in West Burlington?

In West Burlington, Iowa, the average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in West Burlington?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, in West Burlington, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

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

In West Burlington, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

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

In West Burlington, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
West Burlington, IA

Average temperature in December - West Burlington, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

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Average pressure in December
West Burlington, IA

Average pressure in December - West Burlington, 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
West Burlington, IA

Average wind speed in December - West Burlington, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
West Burlington, IA

Average humidity in December - West Burlington, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
West Burlington, IA

Average rainfall in December - West Burlington, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.3").

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Average rainfall days in December
West Burlington, IA

Average rainfall days in December - West Burlington, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
West Burlington, IA

Average snowfall in December - West Burlington, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
West Burlington, IA

Average snowfall days in December - West Burlington, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 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
West Burlington, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West Burlington, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
West Burlington, IA

Average sunshine days in December - West Burlington, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
West Burlington, IA

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

Average cloud cover in December - West Burlington, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
West Burlington, IA

Average visibility in December - West Burlington, 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).

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