December weather forecast
Letts, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Letts, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature decreases in December, shifting from a frosty 47.1°F (8.4°C) in November to a cold 34.7°F (1.5°C). An average low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) is common during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 7.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 8 days. Throughout December, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is accumulated. In Letts, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.1 days and aggregates up to 16.38" (416mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Letts, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Letts, records 34.7°F (1.5°C), while the low-temperature is 23.9°F (-4.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Letts, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

What is the driest month in Letts?

February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 7.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Letts in December?

In Letts, during December, snow falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Letts have in December?

In Letts, the average day length in December is 9h and 15min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Letts, IA

Average temperature in December - Letts, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°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 (16.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Letts, IA

Average pressure in December - Letts, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Letts, IA

Average wind speed in December - Letts, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Letts, IA

Average humidity in December - Letts, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Letts, IA

Average rainfall in December - Letts, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Letts, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Letts, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Letts, IA

Average snowfall in December - Letts, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Letts, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Letts, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.2 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
Letts, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Letts, 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
Letts, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Letts, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Letts, IA

Average UV index in December - Letts, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Letts, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Letts, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Letts, IA

Average visibility in December - Letts, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).

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