December weather forecast
Delta, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Delta, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature shows a reduction, transitioning from a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) in November to an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C). Throughout December, Delta witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Delta, there are 137.9 rainfall days, and 27.76" (705mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Delta are January through May, October through December. In Delta, Iowa, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Delta, Iowa, there are 32.8 snowfall days, and 12.56" (319mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Delta, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Delta is 4.6h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Delta?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Delta are 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 23.4°F (-4.8°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Delta?

In Delta, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Delta?

In December, in Delta, Iowa, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Delta in December?

In Delta, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Delta?

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

How many hours of daylight does Delta have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 15min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Delta?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, in Delta, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Delta?

The average sunshine duration in December in Delta, Iowa, is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Delta?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Delta?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Delta is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Delta, IA

Average temperature in December - Delta, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Delta, IA

Average pressure in December - Delta, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Delta, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Delta, IA

Average humidity in December - Delta, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

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

Average rainfall in December
Delta, IA

Average rainfall in December - Delta, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
Delta, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Delta, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Delta, IA

Average snowfall in December - Delta, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Delta, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Delta, 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 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 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Delta, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Delta, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Delta, IA

Average UV index in December - Delta, 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, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Delta, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Delta, IA

Average visibility in December - Delta, 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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