December weather forecast
Donnellson, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Donnellson, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 25°F (-3.9°C) and max 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C). In Donnellson, December nights cool down to an average of 25°F (-3.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Donnellson, Iowa, is December, when the rain falls for 7 days and typically collects 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Donnellson are January through April, October through December. In Donnellson, in December, during 5.5 snowfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 29.4 snowfall days, and 14.21" (361mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Donnellson, 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 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, in Donnellson, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Donnellson, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Donnellson. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Donnellson?

The high-temperature during December is 36.5°F (2.5°C) and the low-temperature is 25°F (-3.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Donnellson?

In Donnellson, Iowa, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the driest month in Donnellson?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7 days and typically collects 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Donnellson?

In Donnellson, Iowa, during December, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Donnellson in December?

In Donnellson, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Donnellson?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Donnellson?

The average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Donnellson?

On the first day of December in Donnellson, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Donnellson?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Donnellson?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Donnellson?

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

Average temperature in December - Donnellson, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Donnellson, IA

Average pressure in December - Donnellson, 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 (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Donnellson, IA

Average wind speed in December - Donnellson, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Donnellson, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Donnellson, IA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Donnellson, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Donnellson, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Donnellson, IA

Average snowfall in December - Donnellson, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Donnellson, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Donnellson, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 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
Donnellson, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Donnellson, 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 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
Donnellson, IA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Donnellson, IA

Average UV index in December - Donnellson, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Donnellson, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Donnellson, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Donnellson, IA

Average visibility in December - Donnellson, 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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