December weather forecast
Cascade, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Cascade, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and an average low of 21.2°F (-6°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a temperature reduction, down from November's frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C) to a subzero cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C). Throughout the month of December, Cascade witnesses an average low-temperature of 21.2°F (-6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Cascade, during December, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. In Cascade, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.9 days and collects up to 28.7" (729mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Cascade, during December, snow falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 43.7 snowfall days, and 16.73" (425mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Cascade, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature during December is 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and the low-temperature is 21.2°F (-6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.2 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Cascade?

In Cascade, in December, snow falls for 9.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.07" (78mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Cascade have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Cascade, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Cascade, IA

Average temperature in December - Cascade, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Cascade, IA

Average pressure in December - Cascade, 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
Cascade, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Cascade, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Cascade, IA

Average rainfall in December - Cascade, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.22").

Average rainfall days in December
Cascade, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Cascade, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cascade, IA

Average snowfall in December - Cascade, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.07"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cascade, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Cascade, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.2 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
Cascade, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cascade, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cascade, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Cascade, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Cascade, IA

Average UV index in December - Cascade, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Cascade, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Cascade, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Cascade, IA

Average visibility in December - Cascade, 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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