December weather forecast
Calamus, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Calamus, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.4°F (0.8°C) and 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C) to a wintry 33.4°F (0.8°C). Throughout the month of December, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Calamus is 82%.

Rainfall

In Calamus, during December, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142.1 rainfall days, and 28.35" (720mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Calamus, in December, snow falls for 8.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow. In Calamus, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.7 days and aggregates up to 15.67" (398mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, in Calamus, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

UV index

In Calamus, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures in Calamus vary between a high-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and a low-temperature of 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Calamus, Iowa, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Calamus, during December, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 12min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Calamus is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Calamus, IA

Average temperature in December - Calamus, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Calamus, IA

Average pressure in December - Calamus, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Calamus, IA

Average wind speed in December - Calamus, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Calamus, IA

Average humidity in December - Calamus, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Calamus, IA

Average rainfall in December - Calamus, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
Calamus, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Calamus, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Calamus, IA

Average snowfall in December - Calamus, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Calamus, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Calamus, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 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
Calamus, IA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
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 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Calamus, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Calamus, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Calamus, IA

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Calamus, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Calamus, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Calamus, IA

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

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

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