December weather forecast
Fraser, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fraser, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32.2°F (0.1°C) and an average low of 21°F (-6.1°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a cold 32.2°F (0.1°C). December witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 21°F (-6.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Fraser, in December, it is raining for 4.7 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 123.3 rainfall days, and 20.98" (533mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Fraser, during December, snow falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow. In Fraser, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.9 days and aggregates up to 10.91" (277mm) 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 7:25 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, in Fraser, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 32.2°F (0.1°C) and 21°F (-6.1°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Fraser, in December, during 4.7 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, 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 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Fraser, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Fraser?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Fraser, Iowa, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Fraser, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Fraser, IA

Average pressure in December - Fraser, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"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
Fraser, IA

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

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

Average humidity in December
Fraser, IA

Average humidity in December - Fraser, 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 (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Fraser, IA

Average rainfall in December - Fraser, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Fraser, IA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fraser, IA

Average snowfall in December - Fraser, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fraser, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Fraser, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fraser, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fraser, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Fraser, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Fraser, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Fraser, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Fraser, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Fraser, IA

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

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

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