December weather forecast
Belle Plaine, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Belle Plaine, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.7°F (-5.7°C) and max 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Temperature

As Belle Plaine enters December, the average high-temperature decreases from the a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C) of November to an icy 32.7°F (0.4°C). During the month of December, an average low-temperature of 21.7°F (-5.7°C) is recorded in Belle Plaine.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Belle Plaine, in December, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Belle Plaine, there are 139 rainfall days, and 29.49" (749mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Belle Plaine are January through May, October through December. In Belle Plaine, in December, during 8.5 snowfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 39 snowfall days, and 16.69" (424mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Belle Plaine is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Belle Plaine. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Belle Plaine in December?

In Belle Plaine, 32.7°F (0.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 21.7°F (-5.7°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Belle Plaine?

In December, the average relative humidity in Belle Plaine is 81%.

How much does it rain in Belle Plaine in December?

In Belle Plaine, Iowa, during December, the rain falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Belle Plaine?

In December, it is snowing for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Belle Plaine?

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

How many hours of daylight does Belle Plaine have in December?

In Belle Plaine, the average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Belle Plaine?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Belle Plaine have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Belle Plaine?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Belle Plaine?

In Belle Plaine, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Belle Plaine, IA

Average temperature in December - Belle Plaine, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Belle Plaine, IA

Average pressure in December - Belle Plaine, 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
Belle Plaine, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Belle Plaine, IA

Average humidity in December - Belle Plaine, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Belle Plaine, IA

Average rainfall in December - Belle Plaine, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Belle Plaine, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Belle Plaine, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Belle Plaine, IA

Average snowfall in December - Belle Plaine, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.64"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Belle Plaine, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Belle Plaine, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Belle Plaine, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Belle Plaine, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Belle Plaine, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Belle Plaine, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Belle Plaine, IA

Average UV index in December - Belle Plaine, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (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
Belle Plaine, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Belle Plaine, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Belle Plaine, IA

Average visibility in December - Belle Plaine, 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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