Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's chilly 48°F (8.9°C) to a cold 34.9°F (1.6°C). Chariton observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) during the month of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In Chariton, in December, it is raining for 6.1 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Chariton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.1 days and collects up to 25.71" (653mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 6.4 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated. In Chariton, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.4 days and aggregates up to 13.54" (344mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.6h.UV index
In Chariton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Chariton, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 34.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).
Average pressure in December
Chariton, 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
Chariton, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph
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 (7.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Chariton, 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
Chariton, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").
Average rainfall days in December
Chariton, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Chariton, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.54"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Chariton, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Chariton, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Chariton, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Chariton, IA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Chariton, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Chariton, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and August (5mi).
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