December weather forecast
Oxford Junction, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Oxford Junction, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and max 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Temperature

The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a frosty 45°F (7.2°C) in November to a wintry 32.7°F (0.4°C). The average nighttime temperature lowers to a subzero cold 22.3°F (-5.4°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In Oxford Junction, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Oxford Junction, in December, it is raining for 6.9 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 143.3 rainfall days, and 29.76" (756mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Oxford Junction, in December, snow falls for 8.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.6" (66mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 40.2 snowfall days, and 17.48" (444mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Oxford Junction.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Oxford Junction, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

Oxford Junction in December has an average high-temperature of 32.7°F (0.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Oxford Junction, during December, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Oxford Junction?

In Oxford Junction, in December, snow falls for 8.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min 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 Oxford Junction is 9h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Oxford Junction, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Oxford Junction, IA

Average temperature in December - Oxford Junction, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Oxford Junction, IA

Average pressure in December - Oxford Junction, 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
Oxford Junction, IA

Average wind speed in December - Oxford Junction, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Oxford Junction, IA

Average humidity in December - Oxford Junction, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Oxford Junction, IA

Average rainfall in December - Oxford Junction, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Oxford Junction, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Oxford Junction, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Oxford Junction, IA

Average snowfall in December - Oxford Junction, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Oxford Junction, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Oxford Junction, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11 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
Oxford Junction, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oxford Junction, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Oxford Junction, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Oxford Junction, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Oxford Junction, IA

Average UV index in December - Oxford Junction, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Oxford Junction, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Oxford Junction, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Oxford Junction, IA

Average visibility in December - Oxford Junction, 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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