December weather forecast
Earling, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Earling, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and an average high of 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Temperature

The start of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to an icy 32.2°F (0.1°C). During December, Earling consistently records a temperature low averaging a subzero cold 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Earling, during December, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 113.5 rainfall days, and 15.71" (399mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Earling, Iowa, in December, during 6.1 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Earling, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.5 days and aggregates up to 7.13" (181mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Earling, 32.2°F (0.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 20.8°F (-6.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Earling, in December, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Earling, during December, snow falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / 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 7:48 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Earling have in December?

In Earling, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, October through 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 December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Earling, IA

Average temperature in December - Earling, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Earling, IA

Average pressure in December - Earling, 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
Earling, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Earling, IA

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Earling, IA

Average rainfall in December - Earling, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Earling, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Earling, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Earling, IA

Average snowfall in December - Earling, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Earling, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Earling, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Earling, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Earling, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Earling, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Earling, IA

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

Average cloud cover in December
Earling, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Earling, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Earling, IA

Average visibility in December - Earling, 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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