December weather forecast
Fontanelle, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fontanelle, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.8°F (1°C) and 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Temperature

In Fontanelle, entering December brings a temperature decrement, reducing from November's chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C) to a wintry 33.8°F (1°C). Fontanelle observes an average low-temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) during December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Fontanelle, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 138.2 rainfall days, and 28.23" (717mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Fontanelle, during December, snow falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of snow. In Fontanelle, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.5 days and aggregates up to 15.71" (399mm) 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 7:25 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

In Fontanelle, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Fontanelle, is 33.8°F (1°C) and the average low-temperature is 22.1°F (-5.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Fontanelle, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Fontanelle, in December, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.72" (69mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Fontanelle have in December?

In Fontanelle, the average day length in December is 9h and 15min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Fontanelle, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Fontanelle, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Fontanelle, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fontanelle, IA

Average temperature in December - Fontanelle, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Fontanelle, IA

Average pressure in December - Fontanelle, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fontanelle, IA

Average wind speed in December - Fontanelle, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Fontanelle, IA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Fontanelle, IA

Average rainfall in December - Fontanelle, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
Fontanelle, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Fontanelle, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fontanelle, IA

Average snowfall in December - Fontanelle, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fontanelle, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Fontanelle, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fontanelle, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fontanelle, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Fontanelle, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Fontanelle, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Fontanelle, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Fontanelle, IA

Average visibility in December - Fontanelle, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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