December weather forecast
Henshaw, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Henshaw, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 35.2°F (1.8°C) and 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Temperature

In Henshaw, the beginning of December is marked by a lowered average high-temperature, shifting from November's chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) to a wintry 35.2°F (1.8°C). Henshaw records an average nighttime low-temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Henshaw, in December, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 114.9 rainfall days, and 18.39" (467mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Henshaw, Iowa, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow. In Henshaw, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.2 days and aggregates up to 7.4" (188mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Henshaw is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

During December, Henshaw experiences an average high-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and a low-temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Henshaw, during December, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Henshaw, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Henshaw have in December?

In Henshaw, the average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Henshaw have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Henshaw, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Henshaw, IA

Average pressure in December - Henshaw, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Henshaw, IA

Average wind speed in December - Henshaw, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Henshaw, IA

Average humidity in December - Henshaw, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Henshaw, IA

Average rainfall in December - Henshaw, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Henshaw, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Henshaw, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Henshaw, IA

Average snowfall in December - Henshaw, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Henshaw, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Henshaw, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Henshaw, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Henshaw, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Henshaw, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Henshaw, IA

Average UV index in December - Henshaw, 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
Henshaw, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Henshaw, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Henshaw, IA

Average visibility in December - Henshaw, 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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