December weather forecast
Churdan, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Churdan, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32°F (0°C) and an average low of 21°F (-6.1°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Churdan experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature receding from a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to a cold 32°F (0°C). The low-temperature averages to a freezing cold 21°F (-6.1°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In Churdan, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Churdan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.7 days and collects up to 26.5" (673mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 8.3 days. Throughout December, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is accumulated. In Churdan, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.1 days and aggregates up to 15.31" (389mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Churdan, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 32°F (0°C) and 21°F (-6.1°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Churdan, in December, during 4.8 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Churdan, in December, during 8.3 snowfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Churdan is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Churdan have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Churdan, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Churdan, IA

Average temperature in December - Churdan, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 32°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21°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 (13.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Churdan, IA

Average pressure in December - Churdan, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Churdan, IA

Average wind speed in December - Churdan, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

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
Churdan, IA

Average humidity in December - Churdan, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Churdan, IA

Average rainfall in December - Churdan, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
Churdan, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Churdan, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Churdan, IA

Average snowfall in December - Churdan, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.64"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Churdan, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Churdan, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Churdan, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Churdan, 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 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
Churdan, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Churdan, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Churdan, IA

Average UV index in December - Churdan, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Churdan, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Churdan, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Churdan, IA

Average visibility in December - Churdan, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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