December weather forecast
Boyden, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Boyden, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Temperature

Boyden in December experiences a marked decrease in the average high-temperature, descending from November's frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) to a subzero cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C). In Boyden, the average low-temperature during the month of December is a still freezing cold 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Boyden, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. In Boyden, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.7 days and collects up to 21.42" (544mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Boyden are January through May, October through December. In Boyden, during December, snow falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow. In Boyden, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.5 days and aggregates up to 15.91" (404mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and 16.7°F (-8.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Boyden, Iowa, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, in Boyden, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Boyden, during December, snow falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 3min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Boyden is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in December
Boyden, IA

Average temperature in December - Boyden, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Boyden, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Boyden, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Boyden, IA

Average humidity in December - Boyden, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Boyden, IA

Average rainfall in December - Boyden, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.35").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Boyden, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Boyden, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Boyden, IA

Average snowfall in December - Boyden, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.99"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Boyden, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Boyden, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Boyden, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Boyden, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Boyden, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Boyden, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Boyden, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Boyden, IA

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

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

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