December weather forecast
Oakville, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Oakville, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 35.4°F (1.9°C) and 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Temperature

December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C) in November to a wintry 35.4°F (1.9°C). Throughout December, Oakville experiences a low-temperature average of 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7.7 days and typically collects 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 7.1 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated. In Oakville, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.1 days and aggregates up to 14.69" (373mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Oakville.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

In Oakville, 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 the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in Oakville, the average high-temperature is 35.4°F (1.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.6°F (-4.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.7 days and accumulates 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.7 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 7.1 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Oakville have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Oakville, IA

Average temperature in December - Oakville, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.6°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 (16.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Oakville, IA

Average pressure in December - Oakville, 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
Oakville, IA

Average wind speed in December - Oakville, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

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
Oakville, IA

Average humidity in December - Oakville, 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
Oakville, IA

Average rainfall in December - Oakville, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
Oakville, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Oakville, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Oakville, IA

Average snowfall in December - Oakville, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.49").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Oakville, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Oakville, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 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
Oakville, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oakville, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Oakville, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Oakville, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Oakville, IA

Average UV index in December - Oakville, 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
Oakville, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Oakville, IA

Average visibility in December - Oakville, 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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