December weather forecast
Decatur City, IA

Share

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Decatur City, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and max 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

The transition into December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to an icy 35.6°F (2°C). The average low-temperature, in December, is a subzero cold 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain in Decatur City when the rain falls for 5.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 5.9 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Decatur City, there are 30.2 snowfall days, and 10.16" (258mm) 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 7:39 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Decatur City is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 35.6°F (2°C) and 23.4°F (-4.8°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Decatur City, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 5.7 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Decatur City, in December, during 5.9 snowfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Decatur City?

The month with the shortest days in Decatur City is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 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 is the UV index intensity in December?

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.
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
Decatur City, IA

Average temperature in December - Decatur City, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.6°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 (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Decatur City, IA

Average pressure in December - Decatur City, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"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
Decatur City, IA

Average wind speed in December - Decatur City, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Decatur City, IA

Average humidity in December - Decatur City, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Decatur City, IA

Average rainfall in December - Decatur City, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Decatur City, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Decatur City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Decatur City, IA

Average snowfall in December - Decatur City, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Decatur City, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Decatur City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 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
Decatur City, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Decatur 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Decatur City, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Decatur City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Decatur City, IA

Average UV index in December - Decatur City, 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
Decatur City, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Decatur City, IA

Average visibility in December - Decatur 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).

Decatur City, Iowa, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location