December weather forecastAmes, OK
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Ames, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and max 47.7°F (8.7°C).Temperature
The onset of December results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a mild 58.6°F (14.8°C) in November to a chilly 47.7°F (8.7°C). Ames, in December, experiences an average temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) at night.Humidity
In Ames, the average relative humidity in December is 67%.Rainfall
December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.5 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 1.8 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 10.5 snowfall days, and 4.02" (102mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:28 pm CST.
Sunshine
November and December, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
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- Average high temperature in December: 47.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (95°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).
Average pressure in December
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- 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 (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
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- Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).
Average humidity in December
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- Average humidity in December: 67%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (69%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (56%).
Average rainfall in December
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- Average rainfall in December: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.71").
Average rainfall days in December
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- Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
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- Average snowfall in December: 0.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
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- Average snowfall days in December: 1.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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- Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 18min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
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- Average sunshine days in December: 23.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.3 days).
Average UV index in December
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- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
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- Average cloud cover in December: 29
The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 35).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 19).
Average visibility in December
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- 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).
