December weather forecast
Davis City, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Davis City, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 36°F (2.2°C) and min 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Temperature

The shift to December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to an icy 36°F (2.2°C). During December, Davis City sees a mean low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Davis City are January, February and December Rain falls for 5.4 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Davis City, in December, during 5.4 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 27.9 snowfall days, and 10.83" (275mm) 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 7:20 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Davis City. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 36°F (2.2°C) and 23.9°F (-4.5°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January, February and December Rain falls for 5.4 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in December?

In Davis City, during December, the rain falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Davis City, in December, during 5.4 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Davis City, Iowa, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Davis City.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate 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
Davis City, IA

Average temperature in December - Davis City, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Davis City, IA

Average pressure in December - Davis City, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Davis City, IA

Average wind speed in December - Davis City, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Davis City, IA

Average humidity in December - Davis City, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Davis City, IA

Average rainfall in December - Davis City, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Davis City, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Davis City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Davis City, IA

Average snowfall in December - Davis City, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Davis City, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Davis City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Davis City, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Davis City, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Davis City, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Davis City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Davis City, IA

Average UV index in December - Davis City, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Davis City, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Davis City, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Davis City, IA

Average visibility in December - Davis City, 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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