December weather forecast
Danville, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Danville, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 35.8°F (2.1°C) and 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Temperature

As December arrives, Danville's weather displays a decrease in high-temperatures, transitioning from November's chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C) to a cold 35.8°F (2.1°C). In the month of December, the average temperature dips to a subzero cold 24.6°F (-4.1°C) during the night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Danville is December, when the rain falls for 6.5 days and typically collects 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Danville, in December, snow falls for 6.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.1" (28mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.5 snowfall days, and 9.57" (243mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Danville is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Danville, is 35.8°F (2.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 24.6°F (-4.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.5 days and accumulates 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Danville, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.2 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 Danville, the average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Danville?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Danville have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Danville, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Danville, IA

Average pressure in December - Danville, 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
Danville, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Danville, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Danville, IA

Average rainfall in December - Danville, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
Danville, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Danville, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Danville, IA

Average snowfall in December - Danville, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Danville, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Danville, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10 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
Danville, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Danville, 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 3min

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 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Danville, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Danville, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and December (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Danville, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Danville, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Danville, 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 August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Danville, IA

Average visibility in December - Danville, 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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