December weather forecast
Cosgrove, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cosgrove, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and 34°F (1.1°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a temperature reduction, down from November's chilly 46.4°F (8°C) to a wintry 34°F (1.1°C). During December, Cosgrove experiences an average low-temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Cosgrove, during December, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. In Cosgrove, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.4 days and collects up to 29.57" (751mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Cosgrove, in December, during 8.4 snowfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 37.7 snowfall days, and 16.42" (417mm) 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 7:15 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Cosgrove, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

In Cosgrove, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Cosgrove, 34°F (1.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 22.8°F (-5.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Cosgrove, in December, during 8.4 snowfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Cosgrove have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December
Cosgrove, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.8°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 (15.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Cosgrove, IA

Average pressure in December - Cosgrove, 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 (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Cosgrove, IA

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

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 (6.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Cosgrove, IA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Cosgrove, IA

Average rainfall in December - Cosgrove, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.69").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Cosgrove, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Cosgrove, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cosgrove, IA

Average snowfall in December - Cosgrove, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cosgrove, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Cosgrove, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 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
Cosgrove, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cosgrove, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cosgrove, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Cosgrove, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Cosgrove, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Cosgrove, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Cosgrove, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Cosgrove, IA

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

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

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