December weather forecast
Bayard, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bayard, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 32.9°F (0.5°C) and 21.4°F (-5.9°C).

Temperature

In the transition to December, Bayard observes a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to a cold 32.9°F (0.5°C). In Bayard, December nights witness a steady temperature drop to a subzero cold 21.4°F (-5.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Bayard, in December, it is raining for 5.2 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Bayard, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.1 days and collects up to 28.62" (727mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Bayard are January through May, October through December. In Bayard, during December, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.4 snowfall days, and 16.38" (416mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Bayard, is 32.9°F (0.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 21.4°F (-5.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Bayard, during December, the rain falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Bayard, in December, during 8.3 snowfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Bayard have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Bayard, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Bayard, IA

Average temperature in December - Bayard, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Bayard, IA

Average pressure in December - Bayard, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Bayard, IA

Average wind speed in December - Bayard, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Bayard, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Bayard, IA

Average rainfall in December - Bayard, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Bayard, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Bayard, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bayard, IA

Average snowfall in December - Bayard, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bayard, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Bayard, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bayard, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Bayard, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Bayard, IA

Average UV index in December - Bayard, 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
Bayard, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Bayard, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Bayard, IA

Average visibility in December - Bayard, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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