December weather forecast
Manchester, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Manchester, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

Temperature

In Manchester, the average high-temperature in December decreases from a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). Manchester reports a consistent average low-temperature of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) throughout December nights.

Humidity

In Manchester, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 4.5 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Manchester, in December, during 8.8 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 39.4 snowfall days, and 6.81" (173mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. 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 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and a low-temperature of 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Manchester, in December, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, in Manchester, it is snowing for 8.8 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length in Manchester is 9h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Manchester, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Manchester, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Manchester, IA

Average temperature in December - Manchester, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Manchester, IA

Average pressure in December - Manchester, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Manchester, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Manchester, IA

Average humidity in December - Manchester, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Manchester, IA

Average rainfall in December - Manchester, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Manchester, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Manchester, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Manchester, IA

Average snowfall in December - Manchester, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Manchester, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Manchester, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 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
Manchester, IA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Manchester, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Manchester, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Manchester, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Manchester, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Manchester, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Manchester, IA

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

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

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