December weather forecast
Haverhill, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Haverhill, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December corresponds with a decrease in the average high-temperature, down to an icy 32.5°F (0.3°C) from a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C). During December, the average low-temperature is a freezing cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Haverhill, during the entire year, the rain falls for 102 days and collects up to 10.59" (269mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Haverhill, Iowa, in December, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In Haverhill, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.9 days and aggregates up to 4.92" (125mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Haverhill, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Haverhill, 32.5°F (0.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 21.6°F (-5.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Haverhill, in December, during 3.7 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Haverhill, in December, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Haverhill, the average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Haverhill have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Haverhill?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Haverhill, IA

Average temperature in December - Haverhill, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.5°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 (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Haverhill, IA

Average pressure in December - Haverhill, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Haverhill, IA

Average wind speed in December - Haverhill, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Haverhill, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Haverhill, IA

Average rainfall in December - Haverhill, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.69").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Haverhill, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Haverhill, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Haverhill, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Haverhill, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Haverhill, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Haverhill, 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 3min

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
Haverhill, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Haverhill, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Haverhill, IA

Average UV index in December - Haverhill, 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
Haverhill, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Haverhill, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Haverhill, IA

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

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

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