December weather forecast
Highlandville, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Highlandville, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and 28.4°F (-2°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 28.4°F (-2°C). Highlandville encounters a steady low-temperature average of 18.3°F (-7.6°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In Highlandville, in December, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Highlandville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149 days and collects up to 30.59" (777mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Highlandville. In December, it is snowing for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 4.57" (116mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 60.9 snowfall days, and 24.37" (619mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 28.4°F (-2°C) and 18.3°F (-7.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Highlandville, during December, the rain falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Highlandville, in December, snow falls for 13.1 days, with typically accumulated 4.57" (116mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Highlandville have in December?

In Highlandville, the average day length in December is 9h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Highlandville have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Highlandville is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Highlandville?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Highlandville, IA

Average temperature in December - Highlandville, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Highlandville, IA

Average pressure in December - Highlandville, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Highlandville, IA

Average wind speed in December - Highlandville, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Highlandville, IA

Average humidity in December - Highlandville, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Highlandville, IA

Average rainfall in December - Highlandville, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (5.04").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

Average rainfall days in December
Highlandville, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Highlandville, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Highlandville, IA

Average snowfall in December - Highlandville, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Highlandville, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Highlandville, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Highlandville, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Highlandville, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Highlandville, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Highlandville, IA

Average UV index in December - Highlandville, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Highlandville, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Highlandville, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Highlandville, IA

Average visibility in December - Highlandville, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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