December weather forecast
Eldridge, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Eldridge, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and max 34°F (1.1°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's frosty 46.4°F (8°C) to an icy 34°F (1.1°C). An average low-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) is recorded during the nights in December in Eldridge.

Humidity

In Eldridge, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.7 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Eldridge. In Eldridge, in December, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 30.5 snowfall days, and 6.18" (157mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Eldridge, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Eldridge, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Eldridge is 4.4h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Eldridge is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Eldridge?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Eldridge, is 34°F (1.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 23.4°F (-4.8°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Eldridge?

In Eldridge, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

What is the driest month in Eldridge?

The month with the least rainfall in Eldridge is December, when the rain falls for 4.7 days and typically collects 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Eldridge?

In December, the rain falls for 4.7 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Eldridge?

In Eldridge, Iowa, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Eldridge?

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

How many hours of daylight does Eldridge have in December?

The average day length in December in Eldridge is 9h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Eldridge?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Eldridge have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Eldridge is 4.4h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Eldridge?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Eldridge is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Eldridge, IA

Average temperature in December - Eldridge, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.4°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 (15.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Eldridge, IA

Average pressure in December - Eldridge, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Eldridge, IA

Average wind speed in December - Eldridge, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Eldridge, IA

Average humidity in December - Eldridge, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Eldridge, IA

Average rainfall in December - Eldridge, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Eldridge, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Eldridge, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Eldridge, IA

Average snowfall in December - Eldridge, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Eldridge, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Eldridge, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 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
Eldridge, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Eldridge, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Eldridge, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Eldridge, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Eldridge, IA

Average UV index in December - Eldridge, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Eldridge, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Eldridge, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Eldridge, IA

Average visibility in December - Eldridge, 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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