December weather forecast
Owego, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Owego, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19.2°F (-7.1°C) and an average high of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

A notable decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, falling from a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C). Owego in December experiences a low-temperature average of 19.2°F (-7.1°C).

Humidity

In Owego, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Owego, during December, the rain falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Owego, Iowa, there are 105.4 rainfall days, and 15.83" (402mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Owego, Iowa, are January through April, October through December. In December, in Owego, Iowa, it is snowing for 6.2 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Owego, there are 32 snowfall days, and 8.82" (224mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Owego in December?

Owego in December has an average high-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 19.2°F (-7.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Owego?

In December, the average relative humidity in Owego, Iowa, is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Owego?

In Owego, in December, during 2.5 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Owego in December?

In Owego, in December, snow falls for 6.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Owego?

The month with the shortest days in Owego, Iowa, is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Owego have in December?

In December, the average day length in Owego, Iowa, is 9h and 9min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Owego?

On the first day of December in Owego, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Owego?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

How high is the UV index in December in Owego?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Owego, Iowa, is 2. 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 temperature in December
Owego, IA

Average temperature in December - Owego, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.2°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 (13.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Owego, IA

Average pressure in December - Owego, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Owego, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Owego, IA

Average humidity in December - Owego, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Owego, IA

Average rainfall in December - Owego, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Owego, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Owego, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Owego, IA

Average snowfall in December - Owego, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Owego, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Owego, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 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
Owego, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Owego, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Owego, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Owego, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Owego, IA

Average UV index in December - Owego, 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
Owego, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Owego, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Owego, IA

Average visibility in December - Owego, 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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