December weather forecast
Cushing, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Cushing, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30°F (-1.1°C) and 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

Temperature

The start of December is characterized by a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 44.6°F (7°C) in November to a freezing cold 30°F (-1.1°C). The average temperature during December nights is registered at 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Cushing, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 117.4 rainfall days, and 24.61" (625mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Cushing, in December, during 8 snowfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 39.4 snowfall days, and 16.57" (421mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Cushing is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Cushing in December?

In December, in Cushing, the average high-temperature is 30°F (-1.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 19.6°F (-6.9°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Cushing, in December, during 3.5 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 8 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Cushing.

How many hours of daylight does Cushing have in December?

In Cushing, the average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Cushing, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Cushing?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Cushing, IA

Average temperature in December - Cushing, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 30°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 (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.6°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 (13.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Cushing, IA

Average pressure in December - Cushing, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Cushing, IA

Average wind speed in December - Cushing, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Cushing, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Cushing, IA

Average rainfall in December - Cushing, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Cushing, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Cushing, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cushing, IA

Average snowfall in December - Cushing, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cushing, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Cushing, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cushing, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cushing, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Cushing, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Cushing, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Cushing, IA

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

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

Average visibility in December
Cushing, IA

Average visibility in December - Cushing, 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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