December weather forecast
Albia, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Albia, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and max 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

The move into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's frosty 48.2°F (9°C) to a wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C). Albia observes an average low-temperature of 23.7°F (-4.6°C) during December.

Humidity

In Albia, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.3 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Albia, during December, snow falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28.3 snowfall days, and 10.28" (261mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

Albia in December has an average high-temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.7°F (-4.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Albia, Iowa, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.3 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.6 days. Throughout December, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Albia, the average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Albia, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Albia, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Albia, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Albia, IA

Average temperature in December - Albia, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°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 (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Albia, IA

Average pressure in December - Albia, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Albia, IA

Average wind speed in December - Albia, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Albia, IA

Average humidity in December - Albia, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

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

Average rainfall in December
Albia, IA

Average rainfall in December - Albia, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Albia, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Albia, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Albia, IA

Average snowfall in December - Albia, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Albia, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Albia, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Albia, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Albia, 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 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 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Albia, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Albia, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Albia, IA

Average UV index in December - Albia, 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
Albia, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Albia, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Albia, IA

Average visibility in December - Albia, 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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