December weather forecast
Kirkville, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kirkville, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C) in November to a wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C). December in Kirkville is noted for a mean low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Kirkville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134.5 days and collects up to 27.17" (690mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Kirkville are January through May, October through December. In December, in Kirkville, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 33.5 snowfall days, and 14.17" (360mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, in Kirkville, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Kirkville, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Kirkville?

The high-temperature in Kirkville during December is 35.1°F (1.7°C) and the low-temperature is 23.9°F (-4.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Kirkville?

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

How much does it rain in Kirkville in December?

In Kirkville, in December, during 6.8 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Kirkville in December?

In Kirkville, Iowa, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Kirkville?

December has the shortest days of the year in Kirkville, Iowa, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Kirkville have in December?

In December, the average day length in Kirkville, Iowa, is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Kirkville?

On the first day of December in Kirkville, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Kirkville?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Kirkville, Iowa, is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Kirkville?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Kirkville, Iowa.

How high is the UV index in December in Kirkville?

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

Average temperature in December - Kirkville, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°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 (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Kirkville, IA

Average pressure in December - Kirkville, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Kirkville, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Kirkville, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Kirkville, IA

Average rainfall in December - Kirkville, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Kirkville, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Kirkville, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kirkville, IA

Average snowfall in December - Kirkville, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kirkville, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kirkville, 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 4min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Kirkville, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Kirkville, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Kirkville, IA

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

Average cloud cover in December
Kirkville, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Kirkville, IA

Average visibility in December - Kirkville, 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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