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
The start of December signals a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to a cold 34.7°F (1.5°C). Beacon experiences a mean low-temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C) during December.Humidity
In Beacon, Iowa, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In Beacon, in December, during 7.1 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Beacon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.1 days and collects up to 28.5" (724mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Beacon, during December, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.1 snowfall days, and 15.28" (388mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Beacon, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Beacon, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Beacon, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Beacon, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Beacon, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Beacon, IA
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Beacon, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.3"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").
Average rainfall days in December
Beacon, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Beacon, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.65"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Beacon, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Beacon, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Beacon, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9 days).
Average UV index in December
Beacon, IA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Beacon, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Beacon, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (5mi).
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