December weather forecast
Cotter, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cotter, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and an average high of 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the weather shows a temperature decrease, transitioning from a frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C) in November to a wintry 35.4°F (1.9°C). Cotter records an average low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Cotter are February and December Rain falls for 3.4 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Cotter, in December, snow falls for 3.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Cotter, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.4 days and aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Cotter, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Cotter is 4.7h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Cotter. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Cotter in December?

In December, in Cotter, the average high-temperature is 35.4°F (1.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.3°F (-4.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Cotter?

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

What is the driest month in Cotter?

The months with the least rainfall in Cotter, Iowa, are February and December Rain falls for 3.4 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Cotter in December?

In Cotter, in December, it is raining for 3.4 days, with typically 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Cotter?

In December, in Cotter, it is snowing for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cotter?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Cotter?

In Cotter, the average day length in December is 9h and 15min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Cotter?

On the first day of December in Cotter, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Cotter have in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Cotter?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Cotter.

What is the UV index reading in December in Cotter?

In Cotter, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cotter, IA

Average temperature in December - Cotter, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Cotter, IA

Average pressure in December - Cotter, 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
Cotter, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Cotter, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Cotter, IA

Average rainfall in December - Cotter, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.1").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Cotter, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Cotter, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (11 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cotter, IA

Average snowfall in December - Cotter, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cotter, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Cotter, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 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
Cotter, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cotter, 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 4min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Cotter, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Cotter, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (25.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Cotter, IA

Average UV index in December - Cotter, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Cotter, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Cotter, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Cotter, IA

Average visibility in December - Cotter, 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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