December weather forecast
Bradford, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Bradford, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19°F (-7.2°C) and an average high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

Bradford's progression into December involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C) in November to a freezing cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C). During December nights, Bradford witnesses a consistent average temperature of 19°F (-7.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Bradford, in December, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.2 rainfall days, and 29.69" (754mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 13 days. Throughout December, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 56 snowfall days, and 24.45" (621mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, in Bradford, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Bradford, is 29.7°F (-1.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 19°F (-7.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Bradford, during December, snow falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Bradford have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.3h.

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Bradford, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Bradford, IA

Average pressure in December - Bradford, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Bradford, IA

Average wind speed in December - Bradford, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Bradford, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Bradford, IA

Average rainfall in December - Bradford, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

Average rainfall days in December
Bradford, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Bradford, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bradford, IA

Average snowfall in December - Bradford, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bradford, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Bradford, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bradford, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bradford, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Bradford, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Bradford, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Bradford, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Bradford, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Bradford, IA

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

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

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