December weather forecast
Clive, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Clive, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34°F (1.1°C) and 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

Temperature

In Clive, entering December brings a temperature decrement, reducing from November's frosty 47.1°F (8.4°C) to a wintry 34°F (1.1°C). In December, Clive reports a consistent average low-temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Clive, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Clive, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.3 days and collects up to 25.91" (658mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Clive, in December, during 6.7 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 35.4 snowfall days, and 12.99" (330mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

Clive in December has an average high-temperature of 34°F (1.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Clive, during December, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Clive, during December, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length in Clive is 9h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:55 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Clive, IA

Average temperature in December - Clive, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Clive, IA

Average pressure in December - Clive, 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
Clive, IA

Average wind speed in December - Clive, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, March and April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Clive, IA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Clive, IA

Average rainfall in December - Clive, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Clive, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Clive, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Clive, IA

Average snowfall in December - Clive, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Clive, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Clive, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Clive, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Clive, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Clive, IA

Average UV index in December - Clive, 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
Clive, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Clive, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Clive, IA

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

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

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