December weather forecast
What Cheer, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in What Cheer, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.7°F (1.5°C) and min 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Temperature

What Cheer's transition into December involves a shift in temperature, receding from a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C) in November to a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C). During the month of December, What Cheer's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In What Cheer, during December, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 137.9 rainfall days, and 27.76" (705mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in What Cheer. In What Cheer, Iowa, in December, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.34" (34mm) of snow. In What Cheer, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.8 days and aggregates up to 12.56" (319mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in What Cheer, Iowa.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in What Cheer. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in What Cheer in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in What Cheer, is 34.7°F (1.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 23.4°F (-4.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in What Cheer?

In December, the average relative humidity in What Cheer, Iowa, is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in What Cheer?

In December, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in What Cheer?

In What Cheer, in December, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in What Cheer?

December has the shortest days of the year in What Cheer, Iowa, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December in What Cheer is 9h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in What Cheer?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in What Cheer?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index in What Cheer?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December in What Cheer?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in What Cheer, Iowa, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
What Cheer, IA

Average temperature in December - What Cheer, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.4°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 (15.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
What Cheer, IA

Average pressure in December - What Cheer, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
What Cheer, IA

Average wind speed in December - What Cheer, 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 (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
What Cheer, IA

Average humidity in December - What Cheer, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
What Cheer, IA

Average rainfall in December - What Cheer, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").

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Average rainfall days in December
What Cheer, IA

Average rainfall days in December - What Cheer, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
What Cheer, IA

Average snowfall in December - What Cheer, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
What Cheer, IA

Average snowfall days in December - What Cheer, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 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
What Cheer, IA

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

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is 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
What Cheer, IA

Average sunshine days in December - What Cheer, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
What Cheer, IA

Average UV index in December - What Cheer, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
What Cheer, IA

Average cloud cover in December - What Cheer, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

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
What Cheer, IA

Average visibility in December - What Cheer, 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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