December weather forecast
Bassett, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bassett, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.4°F (-2°C) and min 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Temperature

Bassett's weather in December is characterized by a distinct drop in the average high-temperature, reducing from a frosty 42.8°F (6°C) in November to a subzero cold 28.4°F (-2°C). An average nighttime temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C) is noted during the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In Bassett, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 136.1 rainfall days, and 27.32" (694mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Bassett. In Bassett, Iowa, during December, snow falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.84" (123mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 59.5 snowfall days, and 25.04" (636mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Bassett is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Bassett in December?

December temperatures in Bassett, Iowa, vary between a high-temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C) and a low-temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Bassett?

The average relative humidity in December in Bassett is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December in Bassett?

In December, in Bassett, Iowa, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Bassett in December?

In Bassett, in December, snow falls for 13.8 days, with typically accumulated 4.84" (123mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Bassett?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Bassett have in December?

The average day length in December in Bassett is 9h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Bassett?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Bassett?

In Bassett, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Bassett?

The months with the lowest UV index in Bassett are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Bassett?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Bassett is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Bassett, IA

Average temperature in December - Bassett, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Bassett, IA

Average pressure in December - Bassett, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Bassett, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Bassett, IA

Average humidity in December - Bassett, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Bassett, IA

Average rainfall in December - Bassett, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Bassett, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Bassett, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bassett, IA

Average snowfall in December - Bassett, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.84"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bassett, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Bassett, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bassett, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bassett, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Bassett, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Bassett, IA

Average UV index in December - Bassett, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Bassett, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Bassett, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Bassett, IA

Average visibility in December - Bassett, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July, August and December (5mi).

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