December weather forecast
Dumont, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Dumont, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and 19°F (-7.2°C).

Temperature

Dumont in December experiences a subtle temperature decline, with average high-temperatures reducing from a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C) in November to a freezing cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C). Dumont experiences a nighttime temperature average of 19°F (-7.2°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Dumont, in December, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Dumont, 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 December, it is snowing for 13 days. Throughout December, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is accumulated. In Dumont, during the entire year, snow falls for 56 days and aggregates up to 24.45" (621mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

UV index

In Dumont, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in Dumont, the average high-temperature is 29.7°F (-1.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 19°F (-7.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Dumont, in December, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Dumont, in December, during 13 snowfall days, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Dumont have in December?

In December, the average day length in Dumont is 9h and 6min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Dumont, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Dumont, IA

Average temperature in December - Dumont, 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
Dumont, IA

Average pressure in December - Dumont, 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
Dumont, IA

Average wind speed in December - Dumont, 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
Dumont, IA

Average humidity in December - Dumont, 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
Dumont, IA

Average rainfall in December - Dumont, 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
Dumont, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Dumont, 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
Dumont, IA

Average snowfall in December - Dumont, 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
Dumont, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Dumont, 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
Dumont, IA

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

Average sunshine days in December - Dumont, 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
Dumont, IA

Average UV index in December - Dumont, 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
Dumont, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Dumont, 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
Dumont, IA

Average visibility in December - Dumont, 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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