December weather forecastWestphalia, IA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Westphalia, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.2°F (0.1°C) and 20.8°F (-6.2°C).Temperature
Westphalia's December weather shows a moderate shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) to a wintry 32.2°F (0.1°C). In the month of December, the temperature in Westphalia, Iowa, generally rests at an average low of 20.8°F (-6.2°C).Humidity
In Westphalia, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
In Westphalia, in December, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Westphalia, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 113.5 days and collects up to 15.71" (399mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Westphalia, in December, during 6.1 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 31.5 snowfall days, and 7.13" (181mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Westphalia, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Westphalia, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 32.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Westphalia, 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
Westphalia, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Westphalia, IA
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).
Average rainfall in December
Westphalia, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").
Average rainfall days in December
Westphalia, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Westphalia, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.06"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Westphalia, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Westphalia, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
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 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Westphalia, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Westphalia, 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
Westphalia, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Westphalia, 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).
