December weather forecast
Creston, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Creston, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.3°F (1.3°C) and 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a shift in temperature, down from a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to a wintry 34.3°F (1.3°C). Creston's nighttime temperature in December falls to an average of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

Humidity

In Creston, Iowa, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Creston, in December, it is raining for 5 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Creston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.7 days and collects up to 23.39" (594mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 32.6 snowfall days, and 12.01" (305mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Creston, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Creston is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Creston?

In Creston, 34.3°F (1.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 22.3°F (-5.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Creston, during December, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Creston, during December, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Creston, the average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Creston, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

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 unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Creston, IA

Average temperature in December - Creston, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.3°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 (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Creston, IA

Average pressure in December - Creston, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
Creston, IA

Average wind speed in December - Creston, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Creston, IA

Average humidity in December - Creston, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Creston, IA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
Creston, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Creston, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Creston, IA

Average snowfall in December - Creston, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Creston, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Creston, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Creston, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Creston, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Creston, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Creston, IA

Average UV index in December - Creston, 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
Creston, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Creston, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

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 30).

Average visibility in December
Creston, IA

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

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

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