December weather forecast
Clearfield, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Clearfield, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature goes from a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to a wintry 35.2°F (1.8°C). An average nighttime temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) is noted during the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Clearfield, in December, it is raining for 4.6 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Clearfield, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.8 days and collects up to 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 28.8 snowfall days, and 10.51" (267mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:23 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

Clearfield in December has an average high-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Clearfield, in December, it is raining for 4.6 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Clearfield, during December, snow falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Clearfield, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Clearfield have in December?

In Clearfield, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Clearfield, IA

Average temperature in December - Clearfield, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Clearfield, IA

Average pressure in December - Clearfield, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Clearfield, IA

Average wind speed in December - Clearfield, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Clearfield, IA

Average humidity in December - Clearfield, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Clearfield, IA

Average rainfall in December - Clearfield, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Clearfield, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Clearfield, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Clearfield, IA

Average snowfall in December - Clearfield, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Clearfield, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Clearfield, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Clearfield, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Clearfield, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Clearfield, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Clearfield, IA

Average UV index in December - Clearfield, 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
Clearfield, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Clearfield, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Clearfield, IA

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

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

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