December weather forecast
Climax, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Climax, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

December's arrival correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C). December generally records an average low-temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Humidity

In Climax, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Climax, Iowa, during December, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 117.2 rainfall days, and 21.77" (553mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Climax, during December, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Climax, there are 26.7 snowfall days, and 9.76" (248mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Climax is 4.9h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Climax in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Climax, is 34.7°F (1.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 22.1°F (-5.5°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?

In Climax, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Climax, during December, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Climax have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Climax have in December?

In Climax, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Climax, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Climax, IA

Average temperature in December - Climax, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Climax, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Climax, IA

Average wind speed in December - Climax, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Climax, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Climax, IA

Average rainfall in December - Climax, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Climax, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Climax, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Climax, IA

Average snowfall in December - Climax, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Climax, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Climax, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Climax, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Climax, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Climax, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Climax, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
Climax, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Climax, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Climax, IA

Average visibility in December - Climax, 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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