December weather forecast
Kent, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kent, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.3°F (1.3°C) and min 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

Temperature

Kent in December demonstrates a small temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to an icy 34.3°F (1.3°C). In the month of December, Kent experiences an average low-temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Kent, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.7 days and collects up to 23.39" (594mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Kent are January through May, October through December. In Kent, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kent, there are 32.6 snowfall days, and 12.01" (305mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, in Kent, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Kent is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Kent in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Kent, Iowa, are 34.3°F (1.3°C) and 22.3°F (-5.4°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Kent?

The average relative humidity in December in Kent is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Kent?

In Kent, Iowa, in December, it is raining for 5 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Kent in December?

In December, in Kent, Iowa, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Kent?

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

How many hours of daylight does Kent have in December?

The average day length in December in Kent is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Kent?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, in Kent, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Kent have in December?

In Kent, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Kent?

The average daily maximum UV index in December 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 snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Kent, IA

Average temperature in December - Kent, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Kent, IA

Average pressure in December - Kent, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Kent, IA

Average wind speed in December - Kent, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Kent, IA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Kent, IA

Average rainfall in December - Kent, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
Kent, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Kent, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kent, IA

Average snowfall in December - Kent, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kent, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kent, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Kent, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Kent, IA

Average UV index in December - Kent, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Kent, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Kent, IA

Average visibility in December - Kent, 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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