December weather forecastWhittier, IA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Whittier, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and 32.4°F (0.2°C).Temperature
December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C) to a wintry 32.4°F (0.2°C). Whittier encounters an average low-temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) during December nights.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In Whittier, in December, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Whittier, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.5 days and collects up to 27.68" (703mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 8.7 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is accumulated. In Whittier, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.8 days and aggregates up to 15.16" (385mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.2h.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Whittier, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 32.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Whittier, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Whittier, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in December
Whittier, IA
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Whittier, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.3"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.02").
Average rainfall days in December
Whittier, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Whittier, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.16").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Whittier, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Whittier, 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 12min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Whittier, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Whittier, IA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Whittier, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Whittier, 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).
