December weather forecast
Covington, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Covington, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.1°F (0.6°C) and an average low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature goes from a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to an icy 33.1°F (0.6°C). The average low-temperature during December nights is a subzero cold 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Humidity

In Covington, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, in Covington, Iowa, the rain falls for 5.9 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 120.7 rainfall days, and 18.31" (465mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Covington are January through April, October through December. In Covington, in December, snow falls for 8.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.46" (37mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Covington, there are 36.1 snowfall days, and 8.43" (214mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Covington in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C) and a low-temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Covington?

The average relative humidity in December in Covington, Iowa, is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Covington?

In Covington, in December, during 5.9 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Covington?

In Covington, Iowa, during December, snow falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Covington?

December has the shortest days of the year in Covington, Iowa, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Covington have in December?

The average day length in December in Covington, Iowa, is 9h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Covington?

On the first day of December in Covington, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Covington have in December?

In Covington, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Covington?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Covington?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Covington, Iowa, is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Covington, IA

Average temperature in December - Covington, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.5°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 (14.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Covington, IA

Average pressure in December - Covington, 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
Covington, IA

Average wind speed in December - Covington, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Covington, IA

Average humidity in December - Covington, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Covington, IA

Average rainfall in December - Covington, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Covington, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Covington, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Covington, IA

Average snowfall in December - Covington, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Covington, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Covington, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Covington, IA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
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 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Covington, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Covington, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Covington, IA

Average UV index in December - Covington, 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
Covington, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Covington, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Covington, IA

Average visibility in December - Covington, 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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