December weather forecast
Cathedral Square, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Cathedral Square, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21°F (-6.1°C) and an average high of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

During Cathedral Square's transition into December, the average high-temperature lessens, moving from a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C). Cathedral Square, in the month of December, anticipates a consistent average low-temperature of 21°F (-6.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Cathedral Square, in December, it is raining for 6.3 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Cathedral Square, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.3 days and collects up to 27.4" (696mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Cathedral Square, Iowa, during December, snow falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of snow. In Cathedral Square, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.9 days and aggregates up to 17.09" (434mm) of snow.

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 7:13 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and a low-temperature of 21°F (-6.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Cathedral Square, in December, during 6.3 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 9 days. Throughout December, 2.68" (68mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Cathedral Square have in December?

In December, the average day length in Cathedral Square is 9h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Cathedral Square, Iowa, is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cathedral Square, IA

Average temperature in December - Cathedral Square, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Cathedral Square, IA

Average pressure in December - Cathedral Square, 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
Cathedral Square, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Cathedral Square, IA

Average humidity in December - Cathedral Square, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Cathedral Square, IA

Average rainfall in December - Cathedral Square, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (3.7").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Cathedral Square, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Cathedral Square, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cathedral Square, IA

Average snowfall in December - Cathedral Square, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.68"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cathedral Square, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Cathedral Square, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 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
Cathedral Square, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cathedral Square, 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 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cathedral Square, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Cathedral Square, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Cathedral Square, IA

Average UV index in December - Cathedral Square, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Cathedral Square, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Cathedral Square, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Cathedral Square, IA

Average visibility in December - Cathedral Square, 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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