Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Welcoming December, Cresco observes a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's icy 41.4°F (5.2°C) to a subzero cold 27.7°F (-2.4°C). An average low-temperature of 17.4°F (-8.1°C) is expected during December.Humidity
In Cresco, Iowa, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.Rainfall
In Cresco, in December, during 5.6 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cresco, there are 148.5 rainfall days, and 29.69" (754mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Cresco, in December, during 12.5 snowfall days, 4.49" (114mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Cresco, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.5 days and aggregates up to 25.43" (646mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Cresco, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 27.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 17.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).
Average pressure in December
Cresco, 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 (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Cresco, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Cresco, IA
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Cresco, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.61"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").
Average rainfall days in December
Cresco, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Cresco, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 4.49"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Cresco, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cresco, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Cresco, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Cresco, IA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Cresco, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 61
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Cresco, IA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and December (5mi).
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