Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Afton experiences a temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to a wintry 34.3°F (1.3°C). During the month of December, the temperature falls to an average of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
In Afton, in December, during 5 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Afton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.7 days and collects up to 23.39" (594mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Afton, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 32.6 snowfall days, and 12.01" (305mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Afton, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.UV index
In Afton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Afton, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 34.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Afton, 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 (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Afton, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Afton, IA
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Afton, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 0.79"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").
Average rainfall days in December
Afton, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Afton, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.69"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Afton, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Afton, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min
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 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Afton, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Afton, IA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Afton, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Afton, 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).
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