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 arrival of December corresponds with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C) to a wintry 35.6°F (2°C). December witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) in Leon.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 5.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of rain.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Leon, in December, during 5.9 snowfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Leon, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.2 days and aggregates up to 10.16" (258mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Leon is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.UV index
In Leon, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Leon, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 35.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Leon, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Leon, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Leon, 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
Leon, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
Leon, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Leon, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.14"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Leon, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Leon, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Leon, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Leon, 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
Leon, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Leon, 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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