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 average high-temperature drops in December, from November's wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C) to a freezing cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C). Orchard's nighttime temperature in December falls to an average of 17.4°F (-8.1°C).Humidity
In Orchard, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.Rainfall
In Orchard, in December, it is raining for 5.4 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Orchard, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.3 days and collects up to 26.54" (674mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Orchard, in December, snow falls for 11.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.86" (98mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50.9 snowfall days, and 22.83" (580mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Orchard, the average sunshine in December is 4h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Orchard, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 27.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 17.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).
Average pressure in December
Orchard, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Orchard, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Orchard, IA
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Orchard, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").
Average rainfall days in December
Orchard, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Orchard, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 3.86"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Orchard, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Orchard, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Orchard, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Orchard, IA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Orchard, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 61
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Orchard, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and July (5mi).
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