December weather forecast
Buffalo, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Buffalo, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.5°F (1.4°C) and an average low of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Temperature

Observing a mild shift, the average high-temperature during December reduces from November's frosty 47.1°F (8.4°C) to a cold 34.5°F (1.4°C). During the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) is observed.

Humidity

In Buffalo, Iowa, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.6 days and typically collects 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Buffalo, 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

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, 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

The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Buffalo, in December, the average high-temperature is 34.5°F (1.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.1°F (-4.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.6 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Buffalo, during December, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Buffalo, in December, snow falls for 7.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Buffalo.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Buffalo, the average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, 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.

How many hours of sunshine does Buffalo have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Buffalo, 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, IA

Average pressure in December - Buffalo, 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, IA

Average wind speed in December - Buffalo, 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, IA

Average humidity in December - Buffalo, 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, IA

Average rainfall in December - Buffalo, 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, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Buffalo, 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, IA

Average snowfall in December - Buffalo, 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, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Buffalo, 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, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Buffalo, 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, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Buffalo, 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, IA

Average UV index in December - Buffalo, 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, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Buffalo, 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, IA

Average visibility in December - Buffalo, 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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