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
With December's onset, the average high-temperature recedes from November's frosty 45°F (7.2°C) to a wintry 32.7°F (0.4°C). December nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In Elwood, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 6.9 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Elwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.3 days and collects up to 29.76" (756mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Elwood, during December, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 40.2 snowfall days, and 17.48" (444mm) 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 7:12 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Elwood, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Elwood, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 32.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Elwood, 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
Elwood, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Elwood, IA
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Elwood, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").
Average rainfall days in December
Elwood, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Elwood, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.6"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Elwood, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11 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
Elwood, 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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Elwood, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Elwood, IA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Elwood, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
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
Elwood, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (5mi).
Elwood, Iowa, USA
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