Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
As December arrives, Buffalo Heights's weather displays a decrease in high-temperatures, transitioning from November's chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C) to a wintry 34.5°F (1.4°C). In Buffalo Heights, the average low-temperature during the month of December is a subzero cold 24.1°F (-4.4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.6 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Buffalo Heights, in December, snow falls for 7.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 35.4 snowfall days, and 8.35" (212mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of December in Buffalo Heights, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Buffalo Heights is 4.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Buffalo Heights, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 34.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Buffalo Heights, 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 (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Buffalo Heights, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Buffalo Heights, IA
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Buffalo Heights, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.75").
Average rainfall days in December
Buffalo Heights, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Buffalo Heights, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.42"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Buffalo Heights, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Buffalo Heights, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min
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 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min
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 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Buffalo Heights, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Buffalo Heights, IA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Buffalo Heights, 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 August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Buffalo Heights, 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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