December weather forecast
Hedrick, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Hedrick, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 35.1°F (1.7°C) and min 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a small change in high-temperatures, falling from a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C) in November to a cold 35.1°F (1.7°C). In Hedrick, the average nighttime temperature during December is a freezing cold 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Hedrick, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 134.5 rainfall days, and 27.17" (690mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Hedrick. In Hedrick, during December, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Hedrick, there are 33.5 snowfall days, and 14.17" (360mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Hedrick, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Hedrick, Iowa, is 4.7h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Hedrick?

The high-temperature, in December, in Hedrick, is 35.1°F (1.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 23.9°F (-4.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hedrick?

The average relative humidity in December in Hedrick, Iowa, is 79%.

How much does it rain in Hedrick in December?

In Hedrick, in December, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Hedrick in December?

In Hedrick, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hedrick?

The month with the shortest days in Hedrick is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Hedrick?

In December, the average day length in Hedrick is 9h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Hedrick?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hedrick?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

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

The months with the lowest UV index in Hedrick, Iowa, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Hedrick?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Hedrick, Iowa, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hedrick, IA

Average temperature in December - Hedrick, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Hedrick, IA

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

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Hedrick, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Hedrick, IA

Average rainfall in December - Hedrick, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Hedrick, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Hedrick, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hedrick, IA

Average snowfall in December - Hedrick, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hedrick, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Hedrick, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hedrick, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Hedrick, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Hedrick, IA

Average UV index in December - Hedrick, 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
Hedrick, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Hedrick, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Hedrick, IA

Average visibility in December - Hedrick, 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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