December weather forecast
Bloomfield, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Bloomfield, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 36°F (2.2°C) and min 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a shift in temperature, down from a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) in November to a cold 36°F (2.2°C). Throughout December, Bloomfield witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.7 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Bloomfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.4 days and collects up to 26.54" (674mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Bloomfield, Iowa, in December, snow falls for 6.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 34.8 snowfall days, and 16.18" (411mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Bloomfield, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

Bloomfield in December has an average high-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in Bloomfield in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.7 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Bloomfield, in December, snow falls for 6.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Bloomfield have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bloomfield have in December?

In Bloomfield, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Bloomfield, IA

Average temperature in December - Bloomfield, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Bloomfield, IA

Average pressure in December - Bloomfield, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"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
Bloomfield, IA

Average wind speed in December - Bloomfield, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

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
Bloomfield, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Bloomfield, IA

Average rainfall in December - Bloomfield, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
Bloomfield, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Bloomfield, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (16.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bloomfield, IA

Average snowfall in December - Bloomfield, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bloomfield, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Bloomfield, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 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
Bloomfield, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bloomfield, 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: 4h and 4min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bloomfield, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Bloomfield, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Bloomfield, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Bloomfield, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Bloomfield, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Bloomfield, IA

Average visibility in December - Bloomfield, 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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