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
Ossian experiences a temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting from an icy 41.9°F (5.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 28.4°F (-2°C). Throughout December, Ossian encounters an average temperature drop to a still subzero cold 18.3°F (-7.6°C).Humidity
In Ossian, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.Rainfall
In Ossian, during December, the rain falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation. In Ossian, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149 days and collects up to 30.59" (777mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Ossian, in December, snow falls for 13.1 days, with typically accumulated 4.57" (116mm) of snow. In Ossian, during the entire year, snow falls for 60.9 days and aggregates up to 24.37" (619mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December in Ossian, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Ossian are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Ossian, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 28.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 18.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Ossian, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Ossian, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).
Average humidity in December
Ossian, IA
- Average humidity in December: 86%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Ossian, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.65"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (5.04").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").
Average rainfall days in December
Ossian, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.4 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ossian, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 4.57"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ossian, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 13.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ossian, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min
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 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ossian, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Ossian, 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, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Ossian, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 60
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
Ossian, IA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and December (5mi).
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