December weather forecast
Blairstown, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Blairstown, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 32.7°F (0.4°C) and 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

Temperature

During Blairstown's transition into December, the average high-temperature lessens, moving from a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C) in November to an icy 32.7°F (0.4°C). In the month of December, Blairstown's average low-temperature falls to a subzero cold 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Blairstown, in December, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Blairstown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139 days and collects up to 29.49" (749mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is accumulated. In Blairstown, during the entire year, snow falls for 39 days and aggregates up to 16.69" (424mm) of snow.

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 7:17 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Blairstown, 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', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Blairstown?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Blairstown, in December, during 6.4 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Blairstown, Iowa, in December, during 8.5 snowfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

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 7:35 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Blairstown have in December?

In Blairstown, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading 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 the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Blairstown, IA

Average temperature in December - Blairstown, 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
Blairstown, IA

Average pressure in December - Blairstown, 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
Blairstown, IA

Average wind speed in December - Blairstown, 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
Blairstown, IA

Average humidity in December - Blairstown, 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
Blairstown, IA

Average rainfall in December - Blairstown, 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
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Average rainfall days in December - Blairstown, 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
Blairstown, IA

Average snowfall in December - Blairstown, 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
Blairstown, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Blairstown, 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
Blairstown, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Blairstown, 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
Blairstown, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Blairstown, 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
Blairstown, IA

Average UV index in December - Blairstown, 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
Blairstown, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Blairstown, 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
Blairstown, IA

Average visibility in December - Blairstown, 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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