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
December suggests a modest reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C) in November to a cold 33.4°F (0.8°C). An average nighttime temperature of 21°F (-6.1°C) is noted during the month of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In Atlantic, in December, during 4.4 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Atlantic, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.7 days and collects up to 20.79" (528mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 6.4 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated. In Atlantic, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.3 days and aggregates up to 9.41" (239mm) 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 7:27 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, in Atlantic, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Atlantic are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. 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
Atlantic, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 33.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Atlantic, 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 (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Atlantic, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Atlantic, IA
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Atlantic, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 0.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days in December
Atlantic, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Atlantic, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.81"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Atlantic, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 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
Atlantic, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min
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 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Atlantic, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Atlantic, 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
Atlantic, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Atlantic, 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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