December weather forecast
Beckwith, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Beckwith, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 35.2°F (1.8°C) and min 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's chilly 47.7°F (8.7°C) to a wintry 35.2°F (1.8°C). In December, Beckwith encounters an average low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) during the night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 7.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Beckwith, Iowa, 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 14.33" (364mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Beckwith is 4.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Beckwith, in December, the average high-temperature is 35.2°F (1.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.1°F (-4.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the driest month?

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 7.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Beckwith, during December, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Beckwith have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Beckwith?

In Beckwith, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

How high is the UV index in December in Beckwith?

In Beckwith, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Beckwith, IA

Average temperature in December - Beckwith, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Beckwith, IA

Average pressure in December - Beckwith, 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 (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Beckwith, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Beckwith, IA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Beckwith, IA

Average rainfall in December - Beckwith, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Beckwith, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Beckwith, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Beckwith, IA

Average snowfall in December - Beckwith, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Beckwith, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Beckwith, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Beckwith, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Beckwith, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Beckwith, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Beckwith, IA

Average UV index in December - Beckwith, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Beckwith, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Beckwith, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Beckwith, IA

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

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

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