December weather forecast
Bedford, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Bedford, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and an average low of 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Temperature

In Bedford, the average high-temperature in December decreases from a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to a cold 35.2°F (1.8°C). In December, the recorded average low-temperature is a subzero cold 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Bedford, in December, during 4.6 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 123.8 rainfall days, and 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Bedford, Iowa, during December, snow falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28.8 snowfall days, and 10.51" (267mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Bedford, Iowa, is 5h.

UV index

In Bedford, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Bedford in December has an average high-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Bedford?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Bedford, during December, the rain falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Bedford, in December, snow falls for 5.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Bedford, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Bedford, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Bedford, IA

Average pressure in December - Bedford, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Bedford, IA

Average wind speed in December - Bedford, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Bedford, IA

Average humidity in December - Bedford, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Bedford, IA

Average rainfall in December - Bedford, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Bedford, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Bedford, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bedford, IA

Average snowfall in December - Bedford, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bedford, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Bedford, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bedford, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bedford, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Bedford, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Bedford, IA

Average UV index in December - Bedford, 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
Bedford, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Bedford, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Bedford, IA

Average visibility in December - Bedford, 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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