December weather forecast
Brooks, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Brooks, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and max 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

In Brooks, the beginning of December is marked by a lowered average high-temperature, shifting from November's chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C) to an icy 34.3°F (1.3°C). In Brooks, the average low-temperature during the month of December is a freezing cold 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Brooks is 79%.

Rainfall

In Brooks, in December, it is raining for 4.7 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 115.1 rainfall days, and 19.21" (488mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Brooks, in December, during 5.3 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Brooks, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.6 days and aggregates up to 8.15" (207mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Brooks is 4.9h.

UV index

In Brooks, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Jul 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 34.3°F (1.3°C) and the low-temperature is 22.1°F (-5.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Brooks, in December, during 4.7 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Brooks, in December, during 5.3 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Brooks?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Brooks have in December?

In Brooks, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Brooks, IA

Average temperature in December - Brooks, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).

Average pressure in December
Brooks, IA

Average pressure in December - Brooks, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Brooks, IA

Average wind speed in December - Brooks, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Brooks, IA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Brooks, IA

Average rainfall in December - Brooks, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Brooks, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Brooks, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Brooks, IA

Average snowfall in December - Brooks, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Brooks, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Brooks, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Brooks, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Brooks, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Brooks, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Brooks, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Brooks, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Brooks, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Brooks, IA

Average visibility in December - Brooks, 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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