December weather forecast
Kingsley, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Kingsley, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19.2°F (-7.1°C) and an average high of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

Kingsley's weather in December is marked by a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) to a subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C). Kingsley records an average nighttime low of 19.2°F (-7.1°C) in December.

Humidity

In Kingsley, Iowa, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Kingsley, during December, the rain falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation. In Kingsley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.4 days and collects up to 15.83" (402mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Kingsley, in December, snow falls for 6.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.38" (35mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32 snowfall days, and 8.82" (224mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Kingsley is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Kingsley is 4.7h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Kingsley?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and a low-temperature of 19.2°F (-7.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.2 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Kingsley have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Kingsley, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.6°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 (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.2°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 (13.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Kingsley, IA

Average pressure in December - Kingsley, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Kingsley, IA

Average wind speed in December - Kingsley, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Kingsley, IA

Average humidity in December - Kingsley, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Kingsley, IA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Kingsley, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Kingsley, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kingsley, IA

Average snowfall in December - Kingsley, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Kingsley, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Kingsley, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kingsley, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kingsley, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Kingsley, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Kingsley, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Kingsley, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Kingsley, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Kingsley, IA

Average visibility in December - Kingsley, 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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