December weather forecast
Dow City, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dow City, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

Dow City's average high-temperature decreases in December, falling from a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C). December nights in Dow City are marked by an average low-temperature of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 123 rainfall days, and 24.72" (628mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 8 days. Throughout December, 2.44" (62mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 36.8 snowfall days, and 14.53" (369mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Dow City, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Dow 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 the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Dow City in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Dow City, is 31.8°F (-0.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 20.3°F (-6.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Dow City, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Dow City, in December, snow falls for 8 days, with typically accumulated 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Dow City have in December?

In Dow City, the average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dow City have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Dow City, IA

Average temperature in December - Dow City, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14°F).

Average pressure in December
Dow City, IA

Average pressure in December - Dow 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dow City, IA

Average wind speed in December - Dow City, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Dow City, IA

Average humidity in December - Dow City, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Dow City, IA

Average rainfall in December - Dow City, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Dow City, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Dow City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dow City, IA

Average snowfall in December - Dow City, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dow City, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Dow City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dow City, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • 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
Dow City, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Dow City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Dow City, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Dow City, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Dow City, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Dow City, IA

Average visibility in December - Dow City, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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