December weather forecast
Bussey, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Bussey, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and an average low of 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a shift in temperature, down from a frosty 48.2°F (9°C) in November to a cold 35.1°F (1.7°C). December witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a freezing cold 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 5.3 days and typically collects 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Bussey, during December, snow falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow. In Bussey, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.3 days and aggregates up to 10.28" (261mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Bussey is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Bussey, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Bussey, is 35.1°F (1.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 23.7°F (-4.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Bussey, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall in Bussey. Rain falls for 5.3 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Bussey, in December, during 5.6 snowfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Bussey, the average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bussey have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Bussey, IA

Average temperature in December - Bussey, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Bussey, IA

Average pressure in December - Bussey, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Bussey, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Bussey, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Bussey, IA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Bussey, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Bussey, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bussey, IA

Average snowfall in December - Bussey, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bussey, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Bussey, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bussey, 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 4min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bussey, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Bussey, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Bussey, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December - Bussey, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Bussey, IA

Average visibility in December - Bussey, 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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