Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The onset of December is marked by a decrease in temperature, transitioning from a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C) in November to a freezing cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C). During December, Dougherty observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 19°F (-7.2°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Dougherty is 84%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Dougherty, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.2 days and collects up to 29.69" (754mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Dougherty, during December, snow falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 56 snowfall days, and 24.45" (621mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.UV index
In Dougherty, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Dougherty, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 29.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 19°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Dougherty, 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 (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Dougherty, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Dougherty, IA
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Dougherty, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.61"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").
Average rainfall days in December
Dougherty, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Dougherty, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 4.13"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Dougherty, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 13 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dougherty, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Dougherty, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Dougherty, IA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Dougherty, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Dougherty, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and August (5mi).
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