December weather forecast
Irwin, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Irwin, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and an average high of 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Temperature

Irwin's transition into December involves a shift in temperature, receding from a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to a cold 32.2°F (0.1°C). Irwin, in December, observes a steady average low-temperature of 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Irwin, in December, during 4.2 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 113.5 rainfall days, and 15.71" (399mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 31.5 snowfall days, and 7.13" (181mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Irwin is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, Irwin experiences an average high-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C) and a low-temperature of 20.8°F (-6.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Irwin?

In Irwin, in December, during 4.2 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Irwin, in December, during 6.1 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Irwin have in December?

In Irwin, the average day length in December is 9h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Irwin have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Irwin is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Irwin, IA

Average temperature in December - Irwin, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.2°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 (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Irwin, IA

Average pressure in December - Irwin, 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
Irwin, IA

Average wind speed in December - Irwin, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Irwin, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Irwin, IA

Average rainfall in December - Irwin, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Irwin, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Irwin, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Irwin, IA

Average snowfall in December - Irwin, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Irwin, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Irwin, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Irwin, 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 5min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Irwin, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Irwin, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Irwin, IA

Average UV index in December - Irwin, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Irwin, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Irwin, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Irwin, IA

Average visibility in December - Irwin, 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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