December weather forecast
Charles City, IA

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Weather in December

December in Charles City, Iowa, displays a robust winter scene, as the milder weather of November stands replaced by colder temperatures. Residents embrace the harshest month of winter, adorned in their warmest attire. The snowfall inches its way up to 4.84" (123mm), creating a winter wonderland across the city. As daylight hours reach their lowest, the city sees fewer hours of sun, lending a festive charm in the run-up to Christmas and New Year. Indeed, December's frigid weather sets the tone for the end of the year and the beginning of a fresh one.

Temperature

As Charles City welcomes December, the average high-temperature witnesses a distinct drop, moving from a frosty 42.8°F (6°C) in November to a subzero cold 28.4°F (-2°C). Charles City records an average temperature drop to 18.3°F (-7.6°C) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Charles City, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Charles City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.1 days and collects up to 27.32" (694mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Charles City, in December, during 13.8 snowfall days, 4.84" (123mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 59.5 snowfall days, and 25.04" (636mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Charles City, Iowa, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

January, February 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Charles City, is 28.4°F (-2°C) and the average low-temperature is 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Charles City is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Charles City, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Charles City, in December, during 13.8 snowfall days, 4.84" (123mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Charles City have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Charles City?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Charles City?

January, February 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?

In Charles City, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Charles City, IA

Average temperature in December - Charles City, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Charles City, IA

Average pressure in December - Charles City, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Charles City, IA

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

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 (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Charles City, IA

Average humidity in December - Charles City, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Charles City, IA

Average rainfall in December - Charles City, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Charles City, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Charles City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Charles City, IA

Average snowfall in December - Charles City, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.84"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Charles City, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Charles City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Charles City, IA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Charles City, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Charles City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Charles City, IA

Average UV index in December - Charles City, 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, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Charles City, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Charles City, 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
Charles City, IA

Average visibility in December - Charles City, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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