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 arrival, Essex, Iowa, sees a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C) in November to a cold 35.2°F (1.8°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 23°F (-5°C) in December.Humidity
In Essex, Iowa, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.Rainfall
In Essex, during December, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. In Essex, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.6 days and collects up to 26.14" (664mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Essex, during December, snow falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow. In Essex, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.3 days and aggregates up to 10.71" (272mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in December?
How many days does it rain in December?
How many days does it snow in December?
What is the month with the shortest days?
How many hours of daylight does Essex have in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
How many hours of sunshine does Essex have in December?
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index intensity in December?
Average temperature in December
Essex, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).
Average pressure in December
Essex, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Essex, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Essex, IA
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).
Average rainfall in December
Essex, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").
Average rainfall days in December
Essex, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Essex, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.85"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.11").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Essex, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Essex, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Essex, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Essex, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Essex, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in December
Essex, 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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