Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The start of December signals a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 46.6°F (8.1°C) in November to an icy 33.6°F (0.9°C). An average temperature of 22.6°F (-5.2°C) is recorded during the nights in December.Humidity
In Homestead, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In Homestead, during December, the rain falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. In Homestead, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142 days and collects up to 29.09" (739mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Homestead, in December, snow falls for 6.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.17" (55mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 35.1 snowfall days, and 15.43" (392mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Average temperature in December
Homestead, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 33.6°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 (27.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Homestead, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Homestead, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in December
Homestead, IA
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Homestead, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").
Average rainfall days in December
Homestead, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.4 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Homestead, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.17"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Homestead, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Homestead, 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 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Homestead, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Homestead, IA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Homestead, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Homestead, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).
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