December weather forecast
Cedar Valley, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cedar Valley, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 33.8°F (1°C) and min 23°F (-5°C).

Temperature

December brings a minor decrease, with the average high-temperature reducing from a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to a wintry 33.8°F (1°C). Cedar Valley's nights in December cool down to an average low-temperature of 23°F (-5°C).

Humidity

In Cedar Valley, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Cedar Valley, in December, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 139.1 rainfall days, and 29.57" (751mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Cedar Valley, in December, snow falls for 7.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.44" (62mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Cedar Valley, there are 34.5 snowfall days, and 16.85" (428mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 33.8°F (1°C) and 23°F (-5°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Cedar Valley, in December, during 6.5 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 2.44" (62mm) 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 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Cedar Valley have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Cedar Valley have in December?

In Cedar Valley, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Cedar Valley?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cedar Valley, IA

Average temperature in December - Cedar Valley, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Cedar Valley, IA

Average pressure in December - Cedar Valley, 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
Cedar Valley, IA

Average wind speed in December - Cedar Valley, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Cedar Valley, IA

Average humidity in December - Cedar Valley, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Cedar Valley, IA

Average rainfall in December - Cedar Valley, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
Cedar Valley, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Cedar Valley, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cedar Valley, IA

Average snowfall in December - Cedar Valley, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cedar Valley, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Cedar Valley, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cedar Valley, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cedar Valley, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cedar Valley, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Cedar Valley, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Cedar Valley, IA

Average UV index in December - Cedar Valley, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Cedar Valley, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Cedar Valley, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Cedar Valley, IA

Average visibility in December - Cedar Valley, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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