December weather forecastYale, IA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Yale, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 32.9°F (0.5°C) and 21.4°F (-5.9°C).Temperature
The decrease of average high-temperatures is mild in December, with a decline from a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to a wintry 32.9°F (0.5°C). December's average low-temperature reading settles at a subzero cold 21.4°F (-5.9°C).Humidity
In Yale, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 137.1 rainfall days, and 28.62" (727mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Yale, Iowa, during December, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow. In Yale, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.4 days and aggregates up to 16.38" (416mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.UV index
January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Yale, Iowa. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Yale, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 32.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21.4°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).
Average pressure in December
Yale, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Yale, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Yale, 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 (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Yale, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.57"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").
Average rainfall days in December
Yale, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Yale, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.8"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Yale, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Yale, 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 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Yale, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Yale, 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
Yale, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Yale, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and August (5mi).
